meh, I think this rant is a little dated. The FDA recently started requiring an "added sugars" line item on nutrition labels, which is a step in the right direction. In my city there's now a tax on sugary drinks. People have never had more options for what to eat and drink, however we (Americans) don't live in a nanny state, thankfully, and some people will make choices that you consider unwise.

To your last point, I live in the US and have a healthy diet and lifestyle and waistline. So don't be so quick to blame your environment.