Obesity and where you come from

I have always thought that if a person was over weight or obese it was because that person could not control their addiction to food. However after reading Obesity and Race in America I have realized for many Americans they do not even stand a chance in beating the addiction for food. Obesity and Race in America has opened my eyes as to why so many Americans are overweight or obese. Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are all tied together in relationship to obesity. In less wealthy neighborhoods healthy foods are limited because healthy foods cost more money. Also, these less wealthy neighborhoods have fast-food restaurants everywhere. Fast-food restaurants are more convenient to get to than a supermarket that is going to carry the healthy foods that a person needs. Lastly, in these less wealthy areas, it is a harder challenge for children and young adults to get in an efficient amount of exercise these days. This is because people cannot afford cars and cannot get from one place to the other. Children cannot even play outside because of safety issues in these areas. After reading this and really thinking about it I became enraged. Almost every single day I hear something that has to do with obesity. Whether it is my parents,  a school faculty member, the news or even my own doctor. Everyone has something to say about how Americans are so overweight, however no ones gives sympathy for the Americans that cannot afford to eat healthy. And are forced to eat fast-food or junk food because it is cheaper. Everyone is so quick to judge why someone is overweight. Maybe if Supermarkets did not gouge the pockets of Americans we would all be buying healthier food.