Research
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Fruit intake is the food category most responsive to rising income globally, particularly among older women, suggesting it is a 'superior good' that increases with wealth.
For older women, increasing income is a powerful lever to improve diet quality by increasing fruit consumption. If you are in a low-income region, focus on adding fruit to your diet as your financial situation improves, as this is the category most likely to increase with your budget.
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rising income was estimated to increase milk intake most strongly in Sub-Saharan Africa and fruit intake most strongly among older women globally.
Why this rating
Robust global data, observational study.
Source
How income and food prices influence global dietary intakes by age and sex: evidence from 164 countries
Andrew Muhammad et al. · BMJ Global Health · 2017
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