The producers (?) of this video asked if we would post it on our blog. The organization is called Academic Earth. The video discusses obesity and brings up some interesting statistics on agricultural subsidies. Apparently, fresh fruit and vegetables don't get much in the way of subsidies. This may make them more expensive for consumers. The final result is that calories from junk food are cheaper than calories from healthy food. They also bring up some disturbing numbers about changes in caloric intake since the 1970s.
If this is true (and it probably is) why has it happened? Changes in family structure and habits? Environmental chemicals that interfere with metabolism or satiety? Lack of exercise? The development of eating as a recreational activity? Eating out more? Being too busy to cook or not knowing how to cook? Its an interesting and sometimes frightening topic. Here is the video. What do you think?
Created by AcademicEarth.org
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