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The authorities ought to tax and regulate more to encourage individuals to be more healthy, a group of specialists says.
The unbiased evaluation, produced for the BBC, stated the success of the smoking ban and sugary drinks tax ought to embolden ministers.
The specialists additionally stated the concern of the "ny state" tag was unfounded as polling steered the general public have an urge for food for powerful motion.
It comes after ministers in England unveiled new plans for youngster weight problems.
The proposals introduced on the weekend included a crackdown on sweets and fatty snacks offered at checkouts and tighter restrictions on junk meals adverts on TV and on-line.
The specialists behind the evaluationconsidered one of 5 produced to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS on 5 Julyurged ministers to do more to sort out unhealthy existence to assist relieve the strain on the NHS.
They identified that seven in 10 adults don't meet the beneficial pointers in relation to food regimen, bodily exercise, consuming and smoking.
But regardless of this, polling carried out for the report by Ipsos MORI discovered that 85% of individuals consider they've a "great deal of responsibility" for preserving wholesome.
The survey of more than 2,000 individuals within the UK additionally confirmed a important diploma of assist for taxes and regulation.
This included 54% who backed a minimal worth for alcoholone thing which has already been carried out in Scotland and is quickly to be launched in Wales.
And 70% supported limits on quick meals shops in areas close to collegesa coverage which some councils have launched.
The report has been produced by 4 main assume tanksthe King's Fund, Nuffield Trust, Health Foundation and Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Report writer Helen McKenna stated the federal government needs to be "bolder".
"Although politicians may balk at the idea of the 'ny state', our research suggests these types of intervention may enjoy stronger public support than they often assume."
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman stated stopping ill-health was a "priority" for the federal government as proven by the file low smoking charges and the efforts on youngster weight problems.
"There is a clear role for both the state and the individual to tackle lifestyle conditions," he additionally stated.