Adherence

The combination of lowest household income and highest fast-food outlet exposure results in a 'double burden' with greater odds of obesity and frequent processed meat consumption than either factor alone, demonstrating additive interaction.

If you have a low income and live in an area with many fast-food outlets, your risk of obesity is significantly higher than if you only had one of these risk factors. This is because budget constraints and easy access to unhealthy food interact to make healthy eating very difficult. To counter this, focus on strategies that address both cost and access, such as meal planning and seeking out affordable, healthy food options.