Why poverty equals obesity: Good food is expensive
Dec 14, 2010
Canned ravioli, macaroni and cheese, and ramen noodles are common staples at food pantries, mainly because they are inexpensive to purchase and often are among the foods donated to food pantries. But are they really what food pantry clients need? Probably not.
What food pantry clients need are the same foods that you and I buy: milk, eggs, lean meats, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits. The problem is these nutritionally dense foods cost much more than highly processed foods laden with fat and calories, such as frozen dinners and fast food. Research shows that low-income individuals are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than those who are financially well off — and given the low price of high-calorie foods, that’s really no surprise.
In an effort to not just feed our hungry neighbors but feed them well, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has ….. Click here for full article.