Reply #12: I went grocery shopping yesterday.

[Vinca]

While I was there I was thinking about a report that had just come out that said poor kids tend to become obese more than their affluent counterparts. Hmmm. Could it be their moms can buy 3 boxes of mac and cheese for a dollar as opposed to ONE orange?? Could it be high fat ground beef costs about half of lean ground beef?? Sadly, unprocessed foods - which we all should eat - are more expensive and require time to prepare. Many people in this country are struggling, working two or three jobs in order to afford the basics. There are multiple causes for obesity in this country, but the rising cost of nutritious food and the lack of a parent around to prepare meals is contributing to the problem.