In 2004, University of Washington obesity researcher Adam Drewnowski discovered that consumers on a fixed budget can buy a lot more calories from processed foods and soft drinks than they can from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. He found that a single dollar could purchase 1,200 calories of cookies or potato chips, but only 250 calories of carrots. One dollar could buy 875 calories of soft drink but only 170 calories of orange juice. Research suggests that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to be obese. To further examine the economic and calorie choices consumers face at …
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Andrea Jezovit is a News21 fellow. AToronto-born journalist and editor turned web geek, she is currently completing an MSc in Electronic Publishing at City University London. Andrea studied magazine journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, and her written work has appeared in publications including Canadian Business and The Globe and Mail. These days, she's interested in web development, data visualization, and innovative ways of telling stories online.