Sugar consumption is too harmful. Some say it is government’s responsibility to limit sugar intake, while others say it’s individual who are responsible. Discuss both views and give you opinion?

The consumption of sugary foods and beverages has drastically increased in the
last
few decades.
Sugar
intake
, at least at
certain
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level, is proven to be harmful to our health.
For
this
reason, some people believe that governments should ramp up their efforts to limit
sugar
intake
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people’s
diet
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,
while
others believe that it is a personal choice of each individual. I strongly agree with
this
second position because each citizen should be free to make their choices. On the one hand, those who agree with the idea of considering
this
issue a government’s responsibility probably refer to the fact that, in welfare states, the
way
in which each of us lives his own life interferes with others. As an example of that, if
sugar
consumption is harshly harmful,
then
probably these people will need more medical care
then
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others and
this
have
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an impact on
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hospitals are able to give
to
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that many people the cure they need.
Furthermore
, it is a paternalistic
way
of seeing the form of action of the governments, where if citizens are not able to choose what is best for them, governments should assume the responsibility to show them the right
way
. Despite it might sound a logical
way
of thinking, I disagree with these ideas because I believe that freedom in people’s life choices is a supreme right. Indeed,
on the other hand
, those who consider individuals responsible for their life choices agree that, after making common knowledge that a certain
intake
of
sugar
is harmful, and it is science’s role, each of us should be free to behave in the opposite
way
.
Instead
of tackling
this
problem by limiting
sugar
intake
as an obey, different strategies can be used,
such
as promoting adverts that really show the effects of
sugar
in people’s diets and make everyone more aware of that.
To conclude
, the health
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need for sure to be considered to face
this
problem but, in my opinion, the right to choose is on
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higher level and
for
this
reason, it needs to be protected more than the other,
in particular
, because other solutions can be found to fight
this
issue.
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Task Achievement
Try to address both views more equally. While there is a strong stance on individual responsibility, the government responsibility side could be strengthened with more examples and elaboration.
Coherence and Cohesion
A clearer transition between the points about government responsibility and individual responsibility would enhance the logical flow. Make sure each paragraph leads smoothly into the next.
Task Achievement
Your argument is clear and you provide a solid rationale for your opinion, especially emphasizing individual freedom.
Coherence and Cohesion
You present the introduction and conclusion effectively, establishing the issue and summarizing your stance.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay is well-organized with each paragraph dealing with a distinct idea, which makes it easy to follow.

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