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Friday, April 6, 2007
Rich eat healthier diet?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
People with lower incomes tend to have poorer quality diets, according to a study of Americans published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Income and education level, and the perceived price of certain foods, impact what Americans eat and the overall diet of the US adult population, according to survey data from a nationally representative group of more than 4300 Americans 20 to 65 years old. Higher socioeconomic groups ate less fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and ate more fiber, fruits and vegetables, and had more calcium in their diet.
Do you think it costs more to eat healthier foods? Certainly fresh produce can be pretty pricey, but canned beans which are good source of fiber and eggs a good source of protein are among the most affordable foods.
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