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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its the food system's fault. Clearly[/quote]

It is. There's always a part of individual responsibility, and also a part of societal responsibility. We can't let the food lobby push unhealthy stuff on us all the time.

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Did the food lobby push all the carts full of garbage to the cash registers at the Costco today?

You can go to Costco and not buy big piles of garbage. We do it all the time. [/quote]

The food lobby is responsible for the lack of regulation of toxic artificial colorings and preservatives in food, as well as the overproduction of recreational snacks devoid of any nutrition. It is allowed to advertise for these items on TV and social media, and specifically target children.

When you understand that some brains are ill-equipped to fight against food addictions, which are addictions like any other, you understand that the food industry needs more regulations. Just like alcohol, smoking and vaping companies, they should be banned from advertising to minors, for example. Diabetes and cardiovascular illnesses start in childhood, PP. The decades-long assault on cells that culminates in cancer - that, too, starts in childhood. All these diseases are strongly correlated to what we put in our bodies. Healthcare for these scourges of modern times cost you, the taxpayer, incredible sums of money.

You, smug as you are about your own choices, are paying for the more vulnerable ones around you. You'd pay less if laws were enacted and enforced to create a healthier food environment for everyone.

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Government regulations are not the answer for obesity and ignorant food choices by consumers.

You cannot legislate the fat away. [/quote]

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