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BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 15th July
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Research shows that overeating leads to harmful effects on people s health, so some people contend that governments should prohibit businesses from advertising for certain food products. I disagree with this contention, as I believe that individuals need to be responsible for their own decisions as to whether to eat healthy foods or not.
It is true that some food products can be harmful, especially if not consumed in moderation. And there is no doubt that overeating is currently a major problem in regards to health concerns.
But it is my feeling that the government should not be dictating what people can eat and hat they cannot eat, even if that is by dictating which foods can be advertised and which cannot. There is a fine line in determining which food products are harmful and the degree to which they are harmful. Most foods, if consumed in moderation as recommended, are not harmful.
Ultimately, people need to be responsible for their own health, their own eating habits, and their own weight in banning advertising on certain food products, the government would be discouraging people from taking responsibility for their own eating habits and decisions. The government and society would be better served to simply educate people regarding the negative health consequences of overeating, possibly through some free advertisements on various media.
As long as food is healthy if consumed in moderation, the government should not dictate Which foods can be advertised and which foods cannot be advertised It will be better for the government to encourage good eating habits through education.
