In the UK, sexual health costs practically nothing compared to obesity; as has already been said sex in general is something that makes people feel better about themselves and the world whereas eating often can either lead to or be caused by depression. This then further causes a loss of production for the country.

Considering that a large cohorts of adults never reach a point where IMO they fit the definition of acting at an adult level (making informed decisions and then dealing with the consequences of these decisions) they require guidance to help support their future likely healthcare needs.

If you want to make it tax neutral, then have subsidies to healthy types of food, or spend the money on subsidised sports centres.

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