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Written by: Xuân Phi, 29/11/2020
Supported by: Nick Kemp- BC Ex-examiner, 30/11/2020
Question: Governments should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice.
Others argue that it is their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(IELTS Academic, 28/11/2020)
ANSWER:
Many people suggest governments issue laws that regulate citizens’ selection of
food as a vehicle to combat poor eating habits. I am strongly opposed to this idea
with respect to personal preferences.
On the one hand, legislation detailing food consumption could help promote a
healthier diet. Indeed, lawmakers might set a standard intake of essential nutrition
as advised by nutritionists as well as completely remove unhealthy dishes such as
heavily processed foods from a list of possible picks. Anyone who does not follow
the guideline could face a small monetary fine while companies that sell unlisted
products could be banned from operating. Thanks to these measures, citizens are
more likely to adopt a balanced diet which is scientifically proven to be the key to
overall well-being.
On the other hand, a law that regulates people’s consumption of foods is unlikely
to accommodate everyone’s needs. In fact, a person’s choice of dishes for his meal
depends on various personal reasons ranging from taste preferences, and
nutritional demands to financial constraints. Some choose to sit down at a
McDonald’s for a Big Mac possibly because they are fans of cheesy beef patties or it
might be the only lunch set they can afford if they are on special offer.
Furthermore, I don’t believe it is the role of the state to prevent people from
enjoying their guilty pleasures on rare occasions. That is why, in my opinion, asking
everyone to follow strict guidelines is simply unethical, failing to address the needs
and rights of each individual in a society.
In conclusion, although governmental control of one’s consumption might be of
help to a more science-based diet, I believe people must be allowed to consume
whatever they desire. As an alternative to decrees, ministries of health should run
nationwide healthy eating campaigns.

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WORD LIST:

ENGLISH TIẾNG VIỆT

Regulate (v) Quy định

As an alternative to decrees Thay vì các nghị định

Unethical (adj) Phi đạo đức

Legislation (n) Luật pháp

Unlisted (adj) Không được liệt kê

Nutritionist (n) Chuyên gia dinh dưỡng

Processed foods Đồ ăn chế biến sẵn

Overall well-being Sức khỏe tổng quát

Accommodate (v) Thích nghi, phù hợp với

Address the needs Xác định nhu cầu

Financial constraints Những hạn chế tài chính

Guilty pleasure Thú vui tội lỗi

Personal preference Sở thích cá nhân

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