2014年7月19日雅思写作范文:The government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while other

2014年7月19日雅思写作范文:The government has the duty to ensure its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe it is individuals’ responsibility.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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With people's living standard increasing rapidly, the benefits of a healthy diet are gradually recognized among the public. Some people insist that the governments should take the responsibility to encourage people to eat healthy, while others hold that it is individuals' duty to look after their diet.

It is evident that a balanced dietcontributes to a good health for an individual, which is fundamental to the well being of a society; so ensuring a healthy diet should be the top priorities of the governments' agenda. Besides, many people do not have enough knowledge about a scientific diet and some of them just follow advertisements or unreliable consultants who offer inappropriate guidance. If the governments can promote healthy eating habits by educating people on healthy food, the risk of diet-related diseases such as diabetes can be significantly reduced. Also, it is generally acknowledged that the government's' intervention is justified when the market fails to provide the optimum amount of a good for society's well being. For example, by subsidizing fruit and vegetable growers, the governments can make more healthy foods affordable for citizens.

Some opponents may point out that there are too many issues for the governments to deal with and individuals should be responsible for their own health. First, being physically fit is crucial for an individual to carry out his job duties. Therefore it is essential for an individual to take care of his diet if a healthy body is desired. Besides, a nutritious and balanced eating plan makes a person happy and healthy, which will greatly improve one's work efficiency. However, this does not mean that everyone can stick to a healthy eating habit even when they clearly understand the close link.....

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