Socioeconomic factors and Obesity

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INQUIRY PROJECT 2010

NAME: RENUKA BOOCHOON

TA: JOSHUA RUSSELL

COURSE CODE: ENVS 1800

STUDENT NUMBER: 210317212

DUE DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2010

The purpose of this essay is to define a link between socioeconomic status and obesity levels in children. I argue money is the main determinant factor of health and is inextricably linked to levels of obesity. The main question I posed which inspired me to research this particular topic was, 'are wealthier people more likely to be obese than people which a much lower income?' This topic was particularly interesting to me because I assume that the more money one has the more of a chance he/she has of becoming obese; seeing as people with money would have the option of eating out (which families living in poverty would not have the luxury of doing). However, low-income areas do not have as much access to quality/healthy food as higher-income equivalents do (Taylor, 1). In addition, fast food (i.e. burger, fries and other high calorie foods) is generally much cheaper than foods that are higher in nourishment (i.e. salad, fruit). This is another possible factor that increases the obesity rates among those living