>but I would shudder the thought of living in a society where the government tells you exactly what you can and can't eat. I agree, but the government can use

>but I would shudder the thought of living in a society where the government tells you exactly what you can and can't eat. I agree, but the government can use softer nudges like taxes and subsidies to help encourage healthier eating. A good start would be to examine existing farm subsidies and ask whether they encourage unhealthy dietary choices.