Many researchers show that overeating can have negative effects and people believe that advertising of certain foods should be banned, in the same way that some countries banned advertising of cigarettes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.

 

Many researchers show that overeating can have negative effects and people believe that advertising of certain foods should be banned, in the same way that some countries banned advertising of cigarettes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.

The great public discourse of the contemporary times is aligned with a topical issue whether ads featuring certain edible items be prohibited in a similar manner as those promoting tobacco products, or not, since indulging in an overconsumption is detrimental to health just like smoking. There are views that are in favor and against this notion.

To start with, forbidding advertisements of food seems quite relevant to some health experts. They suggest that humans have a natural tendency to be tempted by scrumptious looking food, and most of the adverts are made in such a way that the dishes presented look mouth-watering and delectable, and fuel a desire in the viewers to buy and consume the promoted products, most of which are junk food and can cause serious health issues if taken in large quantities. The objective of publicity campaigns is generally to raise the sales of the publicized goods, and in the case of food such a goal can be met only if consumers are pushed into having more and more of items being advertised. 

However, the other lobby is not convinced with the former opinion; they suggest that imposing a prohibition on publicity of edible goods is unlikely to help, and thus not required. Over consumption is generally linked to/ associated with the individual habits that push one into eating in moderation, or binge-eating, and advertising has got little role to play in this. Those interested in satisfying their taste buds and their craving for eating like a horse will be able to find their desired food even without commercials. 

Overall, I completely dissent with the statement since  overindulgence with food is not due to advertisements, but because of personal likes and dislikes. Therefore, forbidding food promotions will be an unnecessary step.