The Poor In Rural Oregon Face 'Double Binds' When Getting Food

Joan is Grossly mistaken. So is Nancy.

"A new study by Oregon State University researchers shows that those in poverty in rural Oregon often know what kinds of foods they should be eating, but face tough choices between eating well and spending less money for meals.

Joan Gross and Nancy Rosenberger, both professors of anthropology at OSU, examined the "double binds" of rural Oregonians living in poverty by conducting in-depth interviews with 76 low-income households in two rural Benton County communities. Their paper will be published in the December issue of the journal, Food, Culture & Society."

There are no "healthy" foods and eating healthily costs less than eating unhealthily.