According to an article in the Huffington Post "4.5 million Americans are eating less-healthy food this year than they were a year ago, according to a Gallup Poll released in June, a trend that appears to go hand in hand with diminished spending power. Americans spent slightly less money on all types of food in 2009 than they did in 2008, the latest year for which data is available, according to Census data. At the same time, average annual spending on fresh fruits and vegetables also declined."
Based on the numbers of people eating out more, its important to know the calorie content of menu items. Research shows correlations between fast food spending an obesity rates. Texas is now ranked the 12th most obese state. Additionally, Houston, TX home to over 2 million residents has one of the largest restaurants per capita. Now is the time to urge council members to make Houston healthier!!
Here is the full Huffington Post article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/17/eating-habits-the-next-ec_n_900443.html
Based on the numbers of people eating out more, its important to know the calorie content of menu items. Research shows correlations between fast food spending an obesity rates. Texas is now ranked the 12th most obese state. Additionally, Houston, TX home to over 2 million residents has one of the largest restaurants per capita. Now is the time to urge council members to make Houston healthier!!
Here is the full Huffington Post article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/17/eating-habits-the-next-ec_n_900443.html
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