Unhealthy foods and drinks are becoming more and more popular, and so are the cases of health problems caused by them. The most harmful ingredient in today’s sweets is sugar, which reaches a high level, becoming dangerous. I believe there should be some restrictions and actions taken regarding this concern, but raising the prices wouldn’t make much of a difference.
People are dependent on sugar, not lasting without something sweet. Because of that, the price makes no difference when craving something sweet, and even though premade snacks would become more expensive, we could still find the ingredients for much less and make them ourselves. I believe the price should remain the same, but the possible health consequences should be made more visible.
Manufacturers should take better care of their consumers, and everything should be certified before leaving the factory. Since many consumers do not check the nutritional table before eating or drinking something, most citizens are unaware of the possible risks. Because of that, I believe there should be regulations on the amount of sugar that a beverage or snack can contain, or it should be made obvious that it is harmful.
In conclusion, products that contain high levels of sugar should not be made more expensive, because that would not encourage people to consume less sugar. Instead, the sugar content in these products should be limited, and they should even be labeled as harmful, like cigarettes, since they create cravings for more and more.