Does Healthy Eating Cost More?

Authors

Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mary Ann Jorgensen, Utah State University
Carrie Durward, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

2-2018

Abstract

Decisions regarding food choices are based on a variety of factors including cost, taste, convenience, and availability. Most people feel that nutritious foods cost more than foods higher in calories and low in other important nutrients. In effort to save money, people may select less nutritious foods when shopping resulting in less healthy meals and snacks. This is a problem because diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats have been found to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease among many others.This fact sheet discusses the cost of healthy eating and offer strategies to make healthy eating more affordable.

Recommended Citation

Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R.; Jorgensen, Mary Ann; and Durward, Carrie, "Does Healthy Eating Cost More?" (2018). All Current Publications. Paper 1837.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1837