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Most Americans Struggle to Afford Healthy Eating, Pew Research Finds

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The report highlights a significant shift in Americans’ diets toward ultra-processed foods.

Most Americans Struggle to Afford Healthy Eating, Pew Research Finds

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Mary Prenon

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More than 90 percent of adults recently surveyed by the Pew Research Center said the cost of healthy food has continued to rise in recent years, and 69 percent admitted they struggle to afford eating healthily as a result.

The center interviewed more than 5,000 American adults from across the nation over the past few months.

Mary Prenon

Mary Prenon

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Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.

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