Some people think it is better to impose higher tax on unhealthy food as this will motivate people to eat healthy food, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

People
have differing opinions regarding how to promote the consumption of healthy
meals
. Whilst one group contends imposition of higher taxes on junk
meals
is the best way, others disagree with
this
.
This
essay seeks the discuss both suggestions. I will give my opinion. On the one hand, eating unhealthy
meals
is associated with poor health.
Such
meals
are high in fats and oils, known to cause stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Unhealthy citizens means the government funds will be spent taking care of unwell persons rather than taking care of very important projects
such
as education which will help with the progress of the economy.
Therefore
, it is imperative steps are taken to curb
this
and its drawbacks to society. I can understand the argument in favour of taxing junk
food
at expensive fees to deter
people
from consuming
such
foods. It is only logical that
people
wouldn't want to spend lots of money on something that will lead them to an early grave.
On the other hand
, life has become busy and cooking has become an increasingly difficult task for
people
to perform.
People
are working long hours and the escape means for them to grasp
food
to fill their bellies is buying fast
food
which saves time.
Food
is an essential commodity and it should be made accessible to members of society. If fast foods are taxed at higher prices, it will only lead to hungry citizens. Even though studies have demonstrated the effects that come with taking in unhealthy foods, it is
also
known as a means of convenience for
people
with busy lifestyles. Most consumers of
such
meals
being aware of its deleterious effects
also
say they exercise to burn some calories to protect them from the proven health complications that may arise from eating
such
meals
.
Hence
, I can understand why
people
are against higher taxes for unhealthy
meals
.
To sum up
, I partly agree with the national authority's outrageous increment of taxes on fast
food
joints to deter the consumption of junk, meanwhile,
food
shouldn't be too expensive to make members of a nation go hungry.
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