[mabelkitty]

Subsidizing via the WIC programs.

[DeepDish]

This sounds like a thinly camoflauged peta attack. Secretariats death proves that even oat bran has it's limits

[looscnnn]

"And why is the Federal Government subsidizing Lucky Charms and other sugar coated cereals that cost $5.00 for a 14 oz box? ....Subsidizing via the WIC programs."

WIC covers Special K, Cheerio, Corn Flakes, etc. Frosted mini wheats is the only sugar coated one covered. The reason behind the increase in obesity (especially in low income families) is due to the governments food pyramid. Breads/cereals are the largest part of it. Yes, I do think that the processed foods are not that good for you. If you look at the Amish, they have low amounts of obesity due to having diets similar to the Atkins diet.