Many manufactured food and products contain high level of sugar, which causes several health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no denying that most foods found in supermarkets contain elevated levels of additives

such

as sugar, which are related to poor health. I wholeheartedly believe that it is essential to encourage people to improve their diet. Many support the idea that increasing the prices of sugary products would instantly lead to a better lifestyle and,

therefore

, fewer health risks. In my opinion, consumers will end up buying cheaper products which may not be the healthiest option either.

Consequently

, the main problem will remain. Because,

while

this

could be true for some people, the reality is that most of them do not have enough information about how little changes in their diet can improve their health. From my perspective, teaching and guiding the population on how and what to eat should be the key. Needless is to say the huge amount of sweet products being announced every second on social media, even on public television.

Moreover

, most of them are focused on children, who are highly impressionable.

As a result

, obesity rates and sugar-related medical conditions are of great concern in developed countries

such

as the United States. One reason behind

this

could be the interest of the food industry in becoming wealthier. If the government does not regulate advertising, nor provide public education on healthy habits, society is condemned. All things considered, I strongly disagree that the consumption of sugar would decrease by increasing its price. Alternatively, efforts should be made to educate about sustainable and wholesome eating practices.