A Link Between Expensive Produce and High BMI?

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There is no denying that fruits and vegetables are becoming pricier nowadays. But could the high prices cause an impact on the body fat percentage of today's kids? 

According to recent research, there is a slight link between the cost of fresh produce and the body mass index (BMI) of kids. The cost of produce has increased dramatically. Between 1997 and 2003, prices have rose a total of seventeen percent. In addition, fruits and vegetables have become pricier in the last year due to the increase in gas prices. In order to pay for the transportation of produce, the cost had no choice but to rise. On the other hand, the cost of mass produced snacks has declined. As a result, consumers tend to opt for cheaper high calorie snacks than the costly produce to save money. Eating fast food is also another inexpensive option for these cash-strapped families. Fast food chains are not only dirt cheap but conveniently located. 

But in the end, is the cost of the later medical bills worth it? 

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Outlets Profit More Than the Average Customer is Led to Believe

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The price tags found in outlet stores make it difficult for customers to believe the business could possibly be making money. The truth of the matter is that they really are making a profit. Of course, they have to make or they wouldn't be in business. However, the real shocker is how great the cuts are in order to make profits possible.

How can the items afford to be less than the cost it is being sold for? 

The majority of the store's stock is not the same as the retail stock. They can differentiate in material, details and production quality. Usually the outlets' stock is made up of items made only for the outlets whether or not they openly state it. This can mislead the customer in believing the crazy price tags.

Why are they located so far out from the cities?

It was done so they were able to cut costs and prevent loss in sales at the main retail chains due to the outlets. They later found customers willingly spent more than they usually would due to the effort of traveling a great distant for a good sale.


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