| Obesity Rate | |
|---|---|
| Low Income and Limited Grocery Access | 0.3 |
| Low Income Only | 0.28 |
| Limited Grocery Access Only | 0.25 |
| Neither Low Income nor Limited Grocery Access | 0.26 |
% of Obese Children
Sources:
gallup.com
Share:
| Obesity Rate | |
|---|---|
| Low Income and Limited Grocery Access | 0.3 |
| Low Income Only | 0.28 |
| Limited Grocery Access Only | 0.25 |
| Neither Low Income nor Limited Grocery Access | 0.26 |
While access to grocery stores was previously thought to be a primary factor in childhood obesity, new research suggests income is a more dominant factor. Children in low-income areas with access to grocery stores are typically more obese than those without access but with a more significant income.