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the only things that have changed is edicts by the government (some good, some bad). So either the government or the individuals are to blame. companies produce goods within the rules of the government that people are willing to buy. 'mega agribusiness' grows food that sells. people buy things they want, these have never changed. The only thing that changes is the government taxing and banning goods and services, thus, the reason we have gotten fat is likely the governments fault. But good luck waiting for them to accept the blame, as the government is the judge, jury, and executioner of sorts.

those edicts include forcing companies to use less animal fats, forcing people to stop smocking, etc.

> Perhaps mega agribusiness revenue should be taxed proportionally to the exponent of the average caloric density of their total products sold.

Rice is among the highest caloric density foods grown.