| Description |
1 online resource (iv, 34 p.) : col. ill., col. map |
| Series |
Economic information bulletin ; no. 78 |
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Economic information bulletin ; no. 78.
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| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Sept. 15, 2011). |
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"June 2011." |
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"A report from the Economic Research Service"--P. [i]. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-34) |
| Summary |
Although healthy foods can be affordable, if less healthy foods are cheaper, individuals may have an economic incentive to consume a less healthful diet. Using the Quarterly Food-at-Home Price Database, we explore whether a select set of healthy foods (whole grains, dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, whole fruit, skim and 1% milk, fruit juice, and bottled water) are more expensive than less healthy alternatives. We find that not all healthy foods are more expensive than less healthy alternatives; skim and 1% milk are less expensive than whole and 2% milk and bottled water is generally less expensive than carbonated nonalcoholic drinks. We also find considerable geographic variation in the relative price of healthy foods. This price variation may contribute to geographic variation in diet and health outcomes. |
| Subject |
Food prices -- United States.
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Nutrition -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Leibtag, Ephraim.
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Penberthy, Corttney.
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United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service.
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| Gpo Item No. |
0042-X (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
A 93.73/2:78 |
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