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Sugary drinks should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

#drinks #people #sugar
It is argued that
drinks
 with a lot of
sugar
 should be priced higher to reduce
people
's glucose intake.
This
 essay agrees with
this
 statement because of the risk of consuming a high amount of
sugar
 and that hiking the
price
 up would promote
a
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better global
health
 for all. Consuming too much glucose, one of them in the form of
beverages
,
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 can have many
short
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term
 and even
long
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term
health
risks
. As an example, consuming too much
sugar
 can lead to
headache
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headaches
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 and the body feeling sluggish because our body cannot digest all the
sugar
 that comes into the body. Not only the
short
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term
risks
,
long
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term
 ones
such
a
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 diabetes is a very prevalent
risk
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risks
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 that
people
 need to be aware of. A recent
health
 census showed that the number of
people
 with diabetes
rises
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 dramatically over the past few years, and
this
 is directly impacted by
a
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high consumption of glucose. Reducing the
price
 of these
beverages
 would lead to
less
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people
 buying them. These
drinks
 are usually priced very low, with them costing as low as IDR 2.000 in Indonesia. To put it into perspective, IDR 2.000 is equal to around 20 cents in US dollars. A lot of
people
 drink
these kind
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this kind
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 of
beverages
 because they are cheap and they
tasted
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 good, unaware of the
health
risks
 that it brings. Putting a minimum
price
 policy would prevent the
people
 who buy these
drinks
 just because the
drinks
 are cheap to buy them. A similar rule is placed on cigarettes, which is
also
 a consumable with great
health
risks
. In conclusion, I agree that a higher
price
 for
beverages
 with a lot of
sugar
 should be given because of the
health
risks
 that it brings and that similar ways of promoting better global
health
has
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 been proven to be successful.
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coherence cohesion
Make sure to structure your essay into clear paragraphs with distinct functions - an introduction, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph should have a clear main idea and a logical sequence.
coherence cohesion
Use a variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas and add coherence to your essay. Words like 'therefore,' 'moreover,' 'however,' and 'in addition' can guide the reader through your argument.
task achievement
Develop your main points by providing more detailed examples. While it is good to mention a health census and the policy on cigarettes, more specifics can provide better support for your argument.
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When agreeing or disagreeing with a statement, you can strengthen your position by directly addressing potential counterarguments and refuting them.

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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Sugary drinks, sugar-sweetened beverages, soft drinks
  • Health consequences, obesity, diabetes, dental health
  • Government intervention, public health, deterrent
  • Sin taxes, levies, fiscal policies
  • Equity, accessibility, low-income communities
  • Consumer behavior, dietary habits
  • Education campaigns, public awareness
  • Beverage industry, economic impact
  • Paternalism, autonomy, personal choice
  • Global trends, international policies
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