Unhealthy Food Tax

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Have you ever thought that “ whow, chips are very cheap, lets get 3 bags”. Well that might change soon by store managers putting a tax on unhealthy food. I believe that unhealthy foods should not be taxed more than healthy food. Even if you do tax foods, people have to do other things to lose weight. Also, which foods will you tax. Were will you draw the line? One other thing, people will still buy unhealthy foods, even if you put a tax on them.
Foods should not be taxed because “Many people believe that other factors contribute to the health of an individual which means that being obese is not necessarily the only factor to consider.” Most of the time if you are trying to loss weight or don’t want to gain it you have to exercise, drink water and eat healthier. Well so does Everyday Health. They said “So walk a little more, eat a little less — and do what you need to do to maintain your health.” This is necessary to mention because it shows that you can’t “Blame” the unhealthy foods. It isn’t just their fault that people are obese. You have to take into consideration not just one thing but everything. Are you walking enough, drinking water, and …show more content…

Where will you draw the line. You could tax foods on chips and chocolate, but what about milk and cheese. They have fats even though they are good for you. Someone said “Arguably the most controversial aspect is which foods will be taxed. For example, many cheeses are high in fat, yet such foods are not usually considered as “junk food” despite their effects on obesity. Plus, consuming too many foods no matter how healthy, they will contribute to the obesity rate. So, there would be controversy over the application of the tax.” I agree with him because he is saying even eating a lot of oranges will higher your obesity rate even a little. Moreover, this all goes back to, even if you tax junk foods, there are other factors to

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