Should healthful foods be subsidized?

Subsidizing healthful foods is advocated for by Dr. Casey Means, who highlights the significant health benefits that could arise from such a policy. Current subsidies are predominantly directed toward commodity crops like corn, soy, and wheat, which are primarily used in ultra-processed foods detrimental to metabolic health. Shifting subsidies to support health-promoting, minimally processed or whole foods could greatly benefit public health by making healthier options more affordable and accessible. This would help address the negative impacts of existing subsidies that favor crops used in harmful processed foods. 1