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Food Affordability

Evidence-informed definition Updated July 23, 2024 How to cite this entry

Food affordability refers to the extent to which individuals or households can financially afford to purchase an adequate and nutritious diet within their budget constraints. It focuses specifically on whether people have enough income or resources to buy the food they need for a healthy diet.

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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Food Affordability. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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