The problem is in USA first, not entirely in India

President Bush accused Indians of being the cause of the food shortage a few months back. Yes, a growing disposable income means a greater demand for a wider range of foods, meat and more processing leading to wastages, but that does not justify the ills at home. The per capita consumption is much higher for Americans, not to mention the amount of energy that goes into producing it: Beef is considered to be a culprit in global warming because much more goes into producing beef than any other type of food.

Which brings me to the photo. Click through for the bigger version and focus on the highlighted area. The photo was taken outside a store in Chapel Hill Mall, Akron.

There is definitely a line between obesity and people splurging on more luxurious foods.