The topic of this blog is none other than poverty and obesity. As seen in the comic above, poverty and obesity correlate differently depending on the area and country the poverty is taking place in. In some countries, being poverty-stricken means having no money at all—meaning no food at all, which would cause them to be underweight, and in other countries, like America
In order to understand the correlation between the two you must think about the people in poverty and how they have very little, if not any, money at all. You must also consider the fact that most of the highest obesity rates occur amongst the areas that are highest in poverty and have the least amount of education.
Because of this unfortunate situation, they are associated with lower-quality foods and lower vegetables and fruit consumption. Whenever they do get money to buy food and support their families it doesn’t go towards Whole Foods supermarket, or even the Green Wise Isle at Publix, it goes towards the nasty, carb-filled, greasy, unhealthy, cheap, junk foods that they can afford. When you incessantly consume foods that serve no good purpose to your body, other than to fill it, it turns into fat that, overtime, the body starts to store. When this happens you start to gain weight and increase the percentage of fat in all areas of your body.
Either way, being in poverty isn’t the best life, as far as I know, because you’re either obese and over weight or you’re an under weight twig on the very verge of breaking D:. No one should have to experience either if the two and should be able to have access to fresh fruit and vegetable resources.
I think people living in poverty should be receiving nutritional foods, not just the people who can afford them. Good job! :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes they really don't have a choice but to eat junk food cause they can't really afford nothing nutritional ! I agree with your post :D
ReplyDeleteI Agree! Because there are so many fast foods places in America, they're extremely convenient and affordable so anyone can eat there! It's really sad when you think about how unhealthy people are getting. :(
ReplyDeleteBuying healthy foods is very costly! Check out the fresh produce aisle at your local grocer and do the math. Good post, T'Shoy! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI agree that obesity is a serious issue plaguing many low income families. Unfortunately some people don't have access to fresh nutritious foods. Its sad and one day it should change.
ReplyDeleteUnexpecting relation. Poverty huh? Well it cruel. Even in poverty Americans still have it good than most part of the world. I really like your cartoon by the way.
ReplyDeleteVery well written and I agree 100%. So many people buy junk foods because nutritional foods are way to expensive for people living in poverty. So that's the reason for obesity.
ReplyDeleteThat was a really intuitive and creative post, I especially like the cartoon
ReplyDeleteLove it! I agree immensely with your post. It also doesn't help us Americans when there are fast food restaurants around every corner you turn. :(
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