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Originally Posted by Ravenna

A woman I know has a husband with two obese friends. Recently while visiting, she witnessed their child eating 6 corn dogs in one sitting. She is already obese with type 2 diabetes at the age of 11. I doubt this type of people are going to think, 'I really wish we could afford those salad greens...' I've never bought the excuse that healthful foods are more expensive than junk foods. I think it has more to do with the type of foods people prefer to eat, and corn dogs are not cheaper than vegetables anyway. People aren't drinking pop and eating potato chips, ice cream, Twinkies and M&Ms because of the lack of cheaper alternatives. I believe it is more people's tastes and portions (as well as being sedentary) that is getting them into trouble.

Good Lord!