Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Nanny’s frivolous food tax” (July 13). Eating habits of people cannot be changed overnight by imposing a fat tax. The Kerala Government’s proposed 14.5 per cent fat tax on junk food items will benefit only the State Government. It will help generate huge taxes and revenue.
To really change the food habits of the people, the Government must try other measures. It must focus to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. It must increase awareness through advertisements and or refreshing courses/seminars/public meetings on such subjects.