Obesity, Economic Status, and Race among Women

There are is strong evidence that obesity is inversely related to economic status.   Explanations include, cost and access to nutritious food, education, access to exercise, etc.

A recent study compared this relationship among Caucasian, African American and Mexican American women.  Most of what they found is consistent with the above statement, with one exception:

Low economic status as children was a predictor of obesity among Caucasian, Mexican American, and African American women.

Low economic status as adult was a predictor of obesity among Caucasian and Mexican American women.   There was no clear relationship between adult economic status and obesity among African American women.

The article was focused on the Mexican American experience so did not attempt to explain the lack of relationship between adult economic status and obesity among African American women.

Any idea?

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(Comparing the Influence of Childhood and Adult Economic Status on Midlife Obesity in Mexican American, White, and African American Women, Pamerla J. Salsberry and Patricia B. Reagan)