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A large percentage of the poor are overweight or obese because of the low nutritional value of cheap, readymade food.
by DividesByZero 14y ago
A large percentage of the poor are overweight or obese because of the low nutritional value of cheap, readymade food.
- wildgift 14y agoI don't think that's the cause. I think that's just some middle class bias in the debate. I think the real reason is that food generally costs a lot less than it used to cost, relative to housing and other expenses. Poor people often know how to cook, out of necessity, and make the food taste better by retaining more of the fat, adding carbs like rice, and plenty of meat. Food is sustenance, culture, entertainment, and reward all in one experience. And the price is relatively low. If you have $10, you can dine very well if you can cook.
- arethuza 14y agoAny references to support that assertion? [NB Genuinely interested - not being snarky]