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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. The exhibit shined a light on the challenge and consequences, and also on individuals working to fix it. However, I did not walk away understanding why specific grocery stores left, or why an open air produce market (like, for example, Three Guys From Brooklyn), doesn’t exist there.

The museum is hosting a virtual panel on the topic on August 19, which I plan to attend to learn more. Thanks to all who shared your thoughts. [/quote]

Unfortunately, the truth is always unsavory to educated and well off individuals as well as those who suggest things like is food injustice bc the truth doesn’t have anyone to blame but the individual. And people simply can’t accept that people are choosing to be unhealthy and overweight.

Junk food and food high in fat and sugar taste good. And people like to eat things that taste good to them - see article posted above for an example 
So no giving people carrots isn’t going to make them not want or but carrot cake.

Being obese has become far more socially acceptable among lower income individuals over the past 20 yrs and  there are stats that support that Black women are more likely to be overweight than not. I get it bc I am overweight myself and it is just easier to eat the food you like and not obsess over calories and fat everyday. It takes less energy and one less thing to worry about.

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=25[/quote]

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