No Stupid Questions 92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?
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Mar 27, 2022 Is evolution making healthy eating harder? Dive into the debate over whether poor nutrition stems from supply issues or demand factors. The impact of new supermarkets on eating habits is explored, alongside policies like sugary product taxes. Listeners share personal battles with nutrition, revealing societal roots of dietary choices. Plus, there's a quirky look at Popeyes as a cultural icon and discussions on innovative health initiatives that hint at the future of eating and wellness. Join the laughs and insights!
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Food Deserts and Demand
- Food deserts don't entirely cause unhealthy eating, as low-income individuals often travel to supermarkets.
- Demand for healthy food, influenced by habits and culture, plays a larger role.
Dubner's Upbringing
- Stephen Dubner's upbringing included a diet of homemade, organic foods, shaping his preference for nutritious food.
- This contrasts with many of his peers who ate less healthy, processed foods.
Duckworth's Dietary Shift
- Angela Duckworth, despite growing up eating unhealthy processed foods to fit in, now maintains a healthy diet.
- She attributes this change to her current cultural context, where healthy eating is the norm.