Some people argue that this tax is a strict measure and somewhat treat for individual freedom, while others tend to believe this act is beneficial for the overall well-being of the citizens. In my view, despite some advantageous aspects, this can be a considerable concern for human rights regarding food choice.
Those who support this point justify their decision by marking these considerable restrictions, which would encourage middle-aged adults and especially children who are enticed by sugary foods and drinks to not buy these products for their own health, as these goods without appropriate labeling are the driving factors behind the various conditions ranging from obesity to diabetes to cancer. Additionally, introduced taxes would be a serious increasing concern of their budget since the poorer individuals would pay a few extra dollars for soda or candy bars. For example, increased levies on such products as Coke and Pepsi have reportedly reduced their sales by 30% from the previous year.
Nevertheless, such additional taxes would have a great influence on middle-class consumers and might even prevent them from purchasing sugary goods. As a result, they would rightly feel the right to choose whether they would buy organic food such as fresh vegetables and fruits or not. This can also be detrimental to the producers of these products, who might incur significant losses due to the declining demand. Eventually, consumers purchasing sugary foods and drinks are well aware of the associated health risks; they have simply decided to value short-term gratification over the long-term run.
To conclude, despite the clear advantages of this strict measure done by the government, individuals should be given the right to decide what they will consume apart from the taxes.