Well, this is a hot topic when you extend the connections.  Obesity is rapidly becoming a major taxpayer burden in medical costs (ALL insurance premiums go up when the insured item is used, and as more and more obesity-sick folks can no longer afford insurance, taxpayers pay...) and in overall fitness to do many activities that contribute to society.  Our wise government subsidizes corn products, processed cheese, and many items whose cheapness makes them easy to consume, especially among the poor who don&#039;t have a grocery store nearby.  Denny&#039;s &quot;ultimate comfort food&quot; is cheap and will no doubt be consumed by poor folks who will subsequently become obese.  A friend visited France last year; restaurant and school meals were tiny and baed on lean meat and vegetables.  If only the govt. would get a conscience and subsidize fruits and vegetables and Americans would become conditioned to salivate over a Denny&#039;s fruit and vegetable salad, instead of a heart attack on the plate.