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Poll: Fight obesity crisis but keep the junk food

WASHINGTON — Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year’s resolutions to slim down. But if it means the government limiting junk food, the response is an overwhelming, ‘‘No.’’

Americans call obesity a national health crisis and blame too much screen time and cheap fast food for fueling it. But a new poll finds people are split on how much the government should do to help — and most draw the line at attempts to force healthier eating.

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That's crazy. Why not have to pay more for the things that cost all of us in health care costs later?