You are what you consume.

That applies to food. It applies to reading, watching, and listening. It applies to your environment (e.g., friends).

The pandemic is a wakeup call. Let's hope - in some regards - we never go back to normal. The data is clear, that old normal (i.e., preventable preexisting conditions) played a key role in getting us here.

The US food industry really needs to do something about sugar.

That would help. But even more so US citizens need be mindful of the importance of diet and how it relates to health.

It doesn't help that the narrative continues to focus on the healthcare system. Yes, it can be improved. But supply is limited. We keep increasing demand. And expect prices to fall? That's not the way it works.