Mark Bittman has written a thoughtful article addressing some of the major points in the debate regarding nutrition and poverty in America.
The New York Times article, Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? is worth reading.
Bittman, while discussing issues such as availability of food, access and food assistance programs still does not recognize the context in which most food insecure people operate.
The assumption that everyone has the time and resources to prepare meals is recognized by Bittman, however, what is never addressed is knowledge.
Lack of education, not money, is the biggest obstacle to wellness.
