The United States' Poorest are Also the Heaviest

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There are things that we can do to tackle this issue of low-income fueled obesity, the first of which is to strengthen state nutrition programs. Families need to have increased access to nutritious foods, and this can be done by changing the course of hunger assistance programs (“food stamps”).

Wisconsin's nutritional program, FoodShare, gives its recipients a lump sum each month to be used for food. For a family of four, a maximum benefit of $542 may be paid out, depending on income level and other special circumstances. One problem with low-income families using FoodShare is that the household may spend its entire allotment before the month's end, leaving a period where food may become scarce. During this time, some family members may go hungry, which causes the body's metabolism to lower and more fat to be stored. ..MORE