Fresh Food vs. Fast Food (Atlanta, White: house, to buy, subdivisions)

[arjay57]

This is an interesting analysis from ARC:

Fresh Food Versus Fast Food: A Look At Healthy Food Access in Metro Atlanta

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by arjay57

This is an interesting analysis from ARC:

Fresh Food Versus Fast Food: A Look At Healthy Food Access in Metro Atlanta

Thanks, Arjay57. This is a particular problem for adolescents and the burgeoning adolescent obesity crisis. Our city, in particular, has been greatly impacted by the fast food vs. fresh food conundrum. Unfortunately, it's just so much easier to buy a supersized Big Mac meal than it is fresh groceries that have to be prepared at home.

[testa50]

The key map is on page 4: the southside tends to have greater access to fast food, and the north side has greater access to fresh food, generally speaking--especially on the intown side. I really feel for people who don't have cars and have to put food on the table for a family. In most instances for anybody, getting fast food is easier than fresh food; when you have a nearby fast food restaurant and not a real grocer in miles or transport to get there, it's that much worse.

Last night driving down Metropolitan Parkway I noticed a woman walking up to the MARTA bus stop carrying a full load of groceries in the cold. And I thought, wow, that would totally suck.

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by testa50

The key map is on page 4: the southside tends to have greater access to fast food, and the north side has greater access to fresh food, generally speaking--especially on the intown side. I really feel for people who don't have cars and have to put food on the table for a family. In most instances for anybody, getting fast food is easier than fresh food; when you have a nearby fast food restaurant and not a real grocer in miles or transport to get there, it's that much worse.

Last night driving down Metropolitan Parkway I noticed a woman walking up to the MARTA bus stop carrying a full load of groceries in the cold. And I thought, wow, that would totally suck.

grumbling to myself--I live on the North side and yet in my immediate area if I want something quickly I haven't seen many fresh food places with drive thrus. Chic Fil A is always crowded at noon--that is about as Fresh as it gets over here.

And it really doesn't matter that much--I rather enjoy whipping up tasty and fresh meals---and saving the $. I will say that Loehman's Plaza offers some good options---yogurt shop, wrap sandwich shop, Moes/southwestern and more---none of them have drive thrus.

[DONNIEANDDONNA417]

fast foods are not only making americans fat but also lazy

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by DONNIEANDDONNA417

fast foods are not only making americans fat but also lazy

If there is any American that doesn't know this by now then I don't know why?

?Ban all fast foods? I don't think so--just try to balance your diet and get more exercise. It has been said about as plainly as it can be said.

I know I don't want/need the government to do any more about my nutrition that provide information and really I don't need that. My grandmother was able to offer sufficient advice on the topic and imparted this to her children.

[alinka72]

Fresh foods are now associated with affluence, being green, health conscious, gourmet and hence more upper class. Fast foods are associated with blue collar and proletariat. It is so backwards. I have seen many a home-made gardens in different subdivisions with plenty of seasonal fresh produce. I have my own. It is challenging to start one but it pays off at the end.

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by alinka72

Fresh foods are now associated with affluence, being green, health conscious, gourmet and hence more upper class. Fast foods are associated with blue collar and proletariat. It is so backwards. I have seen many a home-made gardens in different subdivisions with plenty of seasonal fresh produce. I have my own. It is challenging to start one but it pays off at the end.

lol--My grandparents owned a small farm--not really 'affluent' and grew vegetables--the idea caught on.

Tired of hearing about nutrition. I watched an episode on the Food Channel--Iron Chef, IIRC--they went to the White House garden and had to prepare a 5 star meal using the produce. Entertaining and some amazing meals were served. Sweet Potatoes were said to be the favorite vegetable. Filled with vitamins and fiber.

Hip-hip-hooray. I have always loved sweet potatoes and several times a week I microwave them --my dog likes them, too.

[DONNIEANDDONNA417]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

lol--My grandparents owned a small farm--not really 'affluent' and grew vegetables--the idea caught on.

Tired of hearing about nutrition. I watched an episode on the Food Channel--Iron Chef, IIRC--they went to the White House garden and had to prepare a 5 star meal using the produce. Entertaining and some amazing meals were served. Sweet Potatoes were said to be the favorite vegetable. Filled with vitamins and fiber.

Hip-hip-hooray. I have always loved sweet potatoes and several times a week I microwave them --my dog likes them, too.

i like sweet potatoes too...seems like I only get them aroung Thanksgiving

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

If there is any American that doesn't know this by now then I don't know why?

?Ban all fast foods? I don't think so--just try to balance your diet and get more exercise. It has been said about as plainly as it can be said.

I know I don't want/need the government to do any more about my nutrition that provide information and really I don't need that. My grandmother was able to offer sufficient advice on the topic and imparted this to her children.

The real challenge is that many children are not being taught the lessons of fresh vs. fast. They don't know it's important. And, even if they do, they are still at the mercy of their parents' decisions. You are lucky - your family made sure you received good, wholesome food and understood its importance. Way too many kids these days don't have such an advantage. And, ultimately, obesity is the number one contributor to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and numerous other diseases that cost our society so much money, burden the health care system and destroys lives. Unfortunately, it begins with the habits of childhood.