Cheap But Not So Cheerful
In Scotland, a massive 65% of adults are overweight, with 29% of these people being classified as ‘obese’. Although this is a huge statistic, it is not a majorly shocking one as we all know how readily available convenience foods are. With stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M popping up in every town, it is becoming easier and easier for us to purchase ‘junk food’ items such as chocolate and crisps for a fraction of the price of most large supermarkets. This majorly contributes to the obesity problem in the UK as people who are strapped for cash have no option but to purchase the cheapest option which mostly will be processed rubbish. For example in Tesco you can purchase a 2 litre bottle of lemonade for 50p however, a 750ml bottle of smoothie is £3! So for a student with a tight budget it is obvious that their decision will be swayed by the £2.50 price difference. If people make a life choice to eat unhealthily then that is their decision but it then becom