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there are reasons why poor people eat what they eat

March 2nd, 2018 | 1 min read

By Matthew Loftus

Those of us interested in public health and nutrition have heard a lot in the past few years about “food deserts” — places where it’s hard to get fresh and healthy food. It turns out that while poor people may have difficulty accessing healthy food, just as often it’s socioeconomic status itself that sets people up for unhealthy eating habits, especially parents and children:

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Matthew Loftus

Matthew Loftus teaches and practices Family Medicine in Baltimore and East Africa. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, Comment, & First Things and he is a regular contributor for Christ and Pop Culture. You can learn more about his work and writing at www.MatthewAndMaggie.org