Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, September 27th, 2006
"Native American obesity is hypothesized to result from three potential causes: (1) a genetic predisposition, or the 'thrifty gene', (2) a rational addiction to nutrients, and (3) dietary adjustment costs. These hypotheses are tested using a two-stage household production approach and scanner data from a panel of Native and non-Native supermarkets," scientists in the United States report.
"Nutrient intake for both groups is strongly influenced by adjustment costs. Native Americans tend to place higher implicit valuations on protein relative to fats and carbohydrates compared to...
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