"A new report says addictive and unhealthy food should be as tightly regulated as tobacco"
"We all know the importance of a well-­balanced diet, and we've known it for a long time."
"Irish ­writer Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels, also famously wrote in 1738 that we only need three doctors: Dr Sleep, Dr Mirth and Dr Diet."
Addictive and unhealthy food should be regulated as tightly as tobacco. A well-balanced diet remains essential for physical health and has been valued across centuries. Recognizing diet alongside sleep and joy reflects the longstanding belief that lifestyle factors determine longevity. Historical examples link prudent dietary habits with extended lifespan even when average life expectancy was lower. Stronger regulation targeted at addictive food formulations, marketing, and availability could reduce consumption of harmful products, lower diet-related disease burden, and promote healthier eating patterns across populations. Policy measures could include restrictions on advertising, labeling reforms, and limits on product design that encourage overconsumption.
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