Fast food's link to lower-income obesity questioned

[OhioChick]

Posted: 8:42 AM

Fast food alone cannot be blamed for high obesity rates among people with low incomes, according to a new study by the University of California's Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.

The research calls into question stereotypes that have led some cities -- in Southern California and elsewhere -- to cite obesity when passing laws limiting or banning new fast-food restaurants in poorer communities.

Nutritionists and food policy experts said that doesn't let fast food off the hook -- and at least one of the UC Davis researchers agreed.

"I'm sure that fast food in general has a big effect on obesity," said J. Paul Leigh, lead author of the study, which will be published in Population Health Management in December. "This research does not contradict that."

More: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/lifestyle/food/Fast-food%27s-link-to-lower-income-obesity-questioned-wfts1320237651301

[dtexdem]

1. Things are always more complex -- but the study doesn't let fast food off the hook.

There's just quite a lot on the hook.

A quote from the article: "Is your neighborhood full of 7-Elevens or is it full of Whole Foods?"
Or is its only source a Dollar Store, as is true in many poor communities.