I've noticed people with low income are overweight compared to people who make more. Any reason why? Stress?
2007-04-30 05:33:08 · 14 answers · asked by clair c 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, there is a correlation -- and it is related to the quality of the food. But, it has been fixed today with the announcement from KFC that they will prepared their fast food differently.
2007-04-30 05:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I thought you were asking if overweight people get paid less in the workplace? (statistics show that they do, by the way...if they get hired over the thinner person (which also happens). To answer your actual question, I know that people say that high-calorie foods are cheaper, but I don't believe that is true. Easier to prepare or go out and pick up at a fast food place, yes. But I can make a chicken and fresh vegetable dinner for three for a few dollars and have leftovers for lunch the next day. Same with ground beef. Another thing that you might think about is where you're seeing these low-income overweight people. On the news? Don't ever doubt that the news media tailors their stories for the most impact. When they want to interview a low-income person, they'll go for the stereotypical person over someone who wouldn't, at first glance, look like a "poor person."
2016-05-17 09:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that's true. I have yet to see a definitive study that indicates SEC has any bearing on weight issues.
A couple of things that do come to mind are that fast and processed foods tend to be cheaper than healthy foods, so that probably plays a role. Education certainly has something to do with it as well, or perhaps many people in dire circumstances just don't care as much. But, there are plenty of people who do have every opportunity and still become overweight, so it's certainly not just low SEC.
2007-04-30 05:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by resistnzisfutl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a correlation which is also influenced by genetics and education too.
Cheaper food is often filled out with fat, sugar and salt to preserve it. Too much salt and your body craves water but the feeling of requiring water and feeling hungry are very similar - so folk tend to eat more. Fat and sugar are cheap compared to more nutritious things, hence if you want to make low cost food that fills, you put in this stuff that the body can't handle in large doses. Fat and sugar are also mildly addictive - try getting a kid used to sweets, sugary drinks and burgers to eat fresh veg. It tastes foul because their taste buds are attuned to the rubbish diet.
If you don't believe me and are someone who takes one or more sugars in a tea or coffee - don't. For some 2 to 3 days it will taste awful; then as your taste buds adjust it will get better and after a week to 10 days you will wonder why on earth you ever fouled up a drink with sugar. (Don't try cheating with artificial sweetners either! )
2007-04-30 07:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by emma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not 100% true, but def somewhat true. Having worked in inner city areas, I noticed a lack of what most would call good food choices...chinese, chicken and pizza are the main choices. Plus crap food is usually cheaper than healthier options. poor people also don't exercise or have access to fitness facilities as easily as more affluent people. Healthcare is also an issue, with the wealthier obviuosly getting better access, better doctors and the ability to seek care easier. Then again, I see a whole lot of fat wealthy people and a lot of skinny poor people.
2007-04-30 05:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a really simple answer to this. Have you grocery shopped? Health foods, especially anything organic is so expensive, when you have a small budjet or on a fixed income. The non-healthy "junk food", you can just buy more of for less. I want to eat healthy, I want to lose weight. But I have 60 dollars tops to last me 2 weeks for just myself for a food budjet. What can I do?
2007-04-30 05:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by Kellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe any reputable studies have been done testing the correlation, but I have seen income and fitness levels, and income and importance of nutrition
2007-04-30 05:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by refdxf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha thats a laugh...my husband was skinny and when he became a CPA he blew up...I'm sure that is true for the general population because of education differences and the cost of health food...
2007-04-30 05:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by monkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is a correlation between how much food you eat and weight.
2007-04-30 05:35:52 · answer #9 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've met plenty of wealthy people at both ends of the weight scale. I don't think money has anything to do with it.
2007-04-30 05:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋