[HTML][HTML] Poverty and obesity: the role of energy density and energy costs

A Drewnowski, SE Specter - The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2004 - Elsevier
Many health disparities in the United States are linked to inequalities in education and
income. This review focuses on the relation between obesity and diet quality, dietary energy
density, and energy costs. Evidence is provided to support the following points. First, the
highest rates of obesity occur among population groups with the highest poverty rates and
the least education. Second, there is an inverse relation between energy density (MJ/kg)
and energy cost ($/MJ), such that energy-dense foods composed of refined grains, added …