Alabama has plenty of problems. There’s one problem, however, many of us can see every time we look in a mirror.
The below stories encompass an occasional series examining the spread of obesity and related health problems in Alabama, and the bigger questions facing our society as a result.
Southern culinary tradition one factor in obesity There's a good reason the old TV show "Hee-Haw" always had a segment where offstage voices shouted "Hey, Grandpa, what's for supper?" Food is a rich portion of our culture — sometimes too rich.
How we know we're getting fatter: the numbers “We believe it’s accurate because we see consistency from year to year,” said Sharon Reese, who directs a survey for the Alabama Department of Health.
Why Alabama can't keep the weight off “People who are poor will buy high-calorie, high-energy food because it’s cheap,” said Tannista Banerjee, a health economist at Auburn University. “With $2 or $3 to spend, you can buy a meal that seems filling, but isn’t very healthy.”
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