Final Summary

I found that obesity rates increase the economic status decreases.  This was along the lines of my theory, but I was surprised to find that the difference in the ratios between men of higher and lower class and the ratio of women of higher and lower class were so different.  Male obesity rates are generally equal, but across the board (all majority, minority groups), women of lower income had more instances of obesity.  I found one study that blames this on not knowing what is poor nutrition, they are lazy or to busy to cook, to tired after work to exercise or have no access to gyms or good food.  I wasn't surprised at this finding, I got a boat load of food at McDonald's yesterday for $6 and in 10 minutes.  It is easy, fast and cheap, something that people with less money, or working multiple jobs may need.

Update

I have begun researching how economic status may lead to obesity.  It is becoming clear that those with less money have higher obesity levels.  i am going to continue researching on reasons this may be the case.

Strategy/Plan for Research

I chose the secondary analysis for my research method.  I would really like to find out how food price and socioeconomic status can lead to obesity.  There are many websites about the raise in obesity but I will use the CDC and obesity statistics for information and statistics.  I will look only at how prices and money effect obesity, not ethnicity.  I will also look at food pricing to prove why there is an obesity gap.  I will also factor in the ability for upper class to attend the gym by looking at those studies.  There are many websites and a lot of research done in this field, as it is a national problem, so there are many sources that I can use to compare and learn more about a persons socioeconomic states and its relevance to a persons weight.