F + K explores the various options for purchasing food when running a household on a conservative budget. People tend to think that healthier food choices are more expensive and impacting dietary habits. There is no scientific evidence on the  matter. Unhealthy foods can cost more because of food policies implemented, focusing on the production of inexpensive and high-volume commodities. The idea is straightforward: produce as much as possible to save on farming, processing, storage, transportation, and marketing strategies. The more money saved during these steps, the more profit made. If we develop a similar infrastructure for healthy foods,  the availability will increase, and prices would be lower.  The  difference between unhealthy eating and healthy comparables is about $  1.81 more per day, depending on the comparison unit. These numbers apply to 2,000 calories per day for American adults. As you can read, it is not a significant investment in eating better. But Washington DC, in  addition to the cultural heritage, employs groups of people called  "lobbyists." They decide what you and I should eat and the quality of  it.
We often boast that we are the greatest nation on earth. Still, I dispute the slogan, because a country cannot assertgeneralgeneraluntil its children are healthy and eat the very best. The USA spends $ 2.88 per child on school meal programs. Sweden  spends 7.66 Euros ($ 10) per child. That should be enough for making us think again and take a stand.

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