...French Fries

It seems as if french fries are on the decline in America. We as a nation have stopped eating about 500 million pounds of potatoes, 3 potatoes per person, in just 1 year alone. Some say it is because the economy is bad and while we will not give up the main food, burger, we are willing to give up the fries. Also a lot of fast food chains have removed a biggie or extra large size portion of fries from their menus. Others say that it is because Americans are more health conscience and are giving up the unhealthy side for much healthier ones like apples and salads. I would like to agree with that opinion. Will it last? Maybe, but those same experts predict that as the economy stars to recover that the rise in french fries will as well. That may be true but if fast food sales are up then fry sales should be as well. I do hope the trend continues downward, though I do expect a minor rebound, but not a full on rebound. I am giving French Fries a Digit Up for going down. Ha, up and down, it is....yep.