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We spend less on food than ever before. http://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1009/50-years-of-consumer-spending.aspx http://www.investopedia.com/financia

• oh_sigh 12y ago
  Isn't that last article saying that food deserts aren't necessarily correlated with obesity?
  • drewcon 12y ago
    Correct. The questionable correlation in the original article is: Good food is simply not available in low income neighborhoods >people are forced to make make cheaper choices >they become obese and malnourished. The times article cites studies that call that into question, citing apparent actual availability in those areas and focusing more on people just making poor choices. I'm no expert, but sheer economics does not seem to be primary influencer causing current outcomes.
    • oh_sigh 12y ago
      Okay. I just wanted to point out that your original post makes it sound like "Food deserts don't exist". Not "Food deserts aren't necessarily correlated with obesity"