More on obesity

I wrote on my July 25th blog about obesity and socio-economic class relationship.

It appears the rate of increase in obesity is faster than ever. I am wondering if the current general economic condition is contributing to this speed of increase in obesity. More people being able to afford less healthy foods. It is true that the McDonald's and Burger King's are affordable to the lower income groups than fresh food markets. One burger a day can definitely do wonders to one's physique. Unless we make an effort to go looking for these healthier produce and fruits it is near impossible to eat healthy.

I thought the lower income groups living nearer to cities where there is public transportation and plenty of walking involved are less obese. But I don't believe my assumption is correct. They are as obese as those in the suburbs who really don't move much. The lower the income level the lower the education or barely any education. So, this group falls under the obese category almost naturally. There is a straightforward link between education or lack of and obesity. That may sound discriminating but I have thought about it and discussed it with several groups. Sadly that is the truth.