Obesity and Poverty- an interesting article

There is a reality to this article that I can just barely understand.  I've never known true poverty, but have certainly seen poverty.  One would think that those in poverty would be thin, too thin, but in America, those in poverty are often obese.

In Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes, the author describes a similar phenomenon with the poorest among us.  I've even blogged about it.  The fact is, fattening food is cheap and when it comes down to whole food and fruits and vegetables vs. boxed, prepared food- boxed, prepared, processed food is cheaper and easier to feed a family for many people... it also creates obesity and all the health problems associated with it.

I believe that this does not have to be so.  With proper training and support, I believe that even the poorest among us can live happy, healthy lives.  Please read this article and give me your take on it. It greatly disturbs me, but is very true for a large number of people in this country.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-bauer/poverty-weight_b_1500009.html?fb_ref=email_share_box&fb_source=message

Thanks!