Reply #128: It isn't stupidity or laziness for the poor any more than it is for the

[crim son]

wealthy, and for the very poor i.e. those who actually go physically hungry it is true that adequate caloric intake is difficult on a very limited budget however I think the notion that anybody who seriously cares for their or their kids' health would consider buying soda in lieu of fruit juice, not if they know anything about eating/drinking well: it's like comparing apples and oranges when neither the apples nor the oranges are a necessary part of the equation.

There are so many people who believe that all it takes to make food healthy is to cook it at home, so many people who would rather eat a Wendy's complete meal (minimum $6.00) than buy a loaf of bread, some cheese and veggies and make a healthful sandwich. Poor or well off, ignorance abounds and sometimes I have difficulty understanding why. I have lived in the woods and had friends too poor to have indoor plumbing, yet they eat well; and I've had friends with three SUVs who actually think that "fruit ribbons" are a good snacking choice for their kids. It's a complex issue, made more complex by the fact that people don't have time to shop effectively, let alone spend two hours in the kitchen every day.