It looks like some of the SD channels are now just downrez copies of the HD. The problem is, they are anamorphic, but still being broadcast as 4:3. That means they are vertically stretched. This Comcast forum thread mentions it:
http://forums.xfinity.com/t5/Channels-and-Programming/Incorrect-aspect-ratio-on-the-SD-channels-of-Food-Network-and/m-p/2813591
On a similar note, I noticed that Smithsonian seems to have 16:9 flag, but it's not anamorphic, so it's stretched horizontally!!
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