To address these issues, the government should stop subsidizing harmful products and consider implementing regulations that protect public health.

The USDA's dual mandate to promote agriculture and advise on dietary guidelines has resulted in policies that negatively impact public health, such as the promotion of high fructose corn syrup over sugar, and we need to stop subsidizing unhealthy food production and the regulatory practices that force food companies to produce harmful products.

Our food policies are largely influenced by the food industry, which has created a system that harms public health.

The food industry needs to reformulate products to remove harmful additives and improve nutritional quality, rather than relying on ultraprocessed ingredients that may not be necessary.

The food industry employs strategies like lobbying and funding professional associations to influence public health policies.

Food assistance programs should not allow unhealthy food purchases, especially for children who lack control over their diets.

Tobacco companies, after facing sanctions, bought food companies and are now promoting unhealthy food, which is a significant concern.

We need to get back to interacting with our food differently. The convenience of ultra-processed food has contributed to unhealthy eating habits, and we should find ways to make the preparation of quality food more accessible and commoditized positively.

We need to address the issues of food insecurity and the lack of access to healthy food in America, as it's a fundamental problem that affects everyone regardless of their background.