Tag: Nutrition economics

According to a World Bank report, the global costs associated with unhealthy diets were estimated to exceed $10 trillion in 2020, significantly impacting health-related expenses. Understanding the economic importance of nutrition is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike to foster prosperity and well-being.

According to the World Health Organization, improved nutrition is directly linked to increased economic productivity and output. For the analytical mind trained in optimization and returns, this raises a crucial question: how much protein do you really need to maximize your personal human capital?

In 2022, one in eight people globally were living with obesity, a figure that has more than doubled since 1990. This startling statistic has prompted a major question for policymakers: would taxes on unhealthy foods reduce obesity? This article examines the potential and pitfalls of this controversial public health strategy, reviewing evidence from around the world.

According to a study comparing diets in Greater Brisbane, the average habitual diet was 18.4% more expensive than the recommended healthy diet in 2022. This challenges the common misconception that healthy eating is always more expensive than habitual dietary patterns.