Tag: Dietary inequality

According to recent reports, healthier foods in the UK became more than twice as expensive per calorie as less healthy foods in the last two years, raising questions about whether eating habits in the UK are becoming healthier despite increased health consciousness among consumers. This complex situation features some progress mixed with persistent challenges.

According to the Food Foundation, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income on food to meet the cost of the government-recommended healthy diet. This statistic starkly illustrates the immense economic pressure that makes nutritious food largely inaccessible for millions.