I’m definitely not looking for an easy out. I know there is none. I know that it boils down to the consumer making better choices. But I think sugar-laden foods are a big part of the problem. People need information about how dangerous it is, But I do fear the heavy hand of government.
The government is going to be dragged into this fad and that fad. People who still want to plan their diets can.
The sort of sugar makes a difference too. As the infamous HFCS has elbowed out sucrose for (politically distorted) economic reasons, we have sweet foods that satisfy less as compared to the calories they impart.
Being able to be satisfied is a major key to healthy eating.
As commenters point out, that's not the job of the government. As others pointed out sugar is not dangerous. Sugar provides is an oxidizer. Oxidants are said to be bad, but oxidation is how your muscles work. Any food including water is bad along with good and any is dangerous in large quantities. But the quantity of sugar that is dangerous varies for people just like water or anything else.
I have all sorts of sugar stocked away, in case the government goes the way of Bloomberg. However, I myself don’t add sugar to any thing, no longer make desserts except during the holidays or the kids birthdays.
I certainly feel better, and have been able to lose some weight. Eating whole foods without a bunch of additives is the way to go. With a crock pot or pressure cooker, it’s not at all time consuming either.