▶ Your Answer : Some people might say advertising is main cause of unhealthy eating habits. It is an intriguing question because the opinions regarding this topic might be different depending on individual's perspectives. In my opinion, however, I firmly disagree and think that advertising is not the main cause of unhealthy eating habits for the following reasons.
To begin with, habits are made by one's own will. Nothing or nobody forces someone to make a habit. Even if there is some seduction from someone or something to make a bad habit, you can choose by your own willingness to not do it and stay away from it. For example, if there is an advertisement of a junk food late at night, and you want to order it, you can still refrain from it. Secondly, even if you chose to order and ate one late at night, you can stop it from being a habit by not doing it next time.
On top of that, advertisements are regulated and controlled by the government to not be harmful to citizens. For instance, TV commercials are censored by the broadcast communication committee and those considered detrimental can't be shown. Also, associated agencies or departments regarding citizen's health carefully looks after advertisements detrimental to people's health. As an example, they try to eradicate insanitary foods and naturally, advertisements of those aren't allowed either.
To sum up, habits are made by a person's own will and advertisements are carefully controlled by related departments. In this regard, I do not think the main factor causing people's unhealthy eating habits are advertisements. |