Diet Cost Barrier and Healthy Eating: Food Economics, Nutritional Quality, and Public Health Consequences
The phrase “eating healthy is expensive” reflects a real, measurable health determinant: the cost and accessibility barriers that shape dietary quality. The core medical/biological issue is not merely personal choice but the economic constraints that influence intake of nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and unsaturated fats) versus energy-dense, highly processed foods. This… Read More »