Will Wal-Mart control how America eats?

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Wal-Mart's recent decision to reformulate some of its food products to reduce sodium and sugar content has drawn both praise and criticism.

Can a corporation have more impact on consumer behavior than the government? And if Wal-Mart changes its standards to influence the public good, will other corporations follow suit?

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