How about french fries?  This story indicates that they can now be classified as a fresh vegetable.  What will they think of next?

According to this article from ABCNews.com the consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks can increase a woman's chance of acquiring Type II diabetes by 85%. More work to do on this study but the implication is interesting.

Aramark Unveils Expanded Menu, Including Many Low-Carbohydrate Options, in Its Cafeterias. An interesting excerpt from the article:

These serving sizes meet general nutritional guidelines recommended by national health organizations, said Monica Holt, a clinical dietitian at Stanford University's children's hospital.

The low-carb items, though, may be mostly driven by consumer demand.

"The market dictates they do this low-carb thing, healthy or not," she said.