CAN I AFFORD THE DIET?

Abstract

This is the title of a discussion paper recently published by the British Dietetic Association. It was produced because the dietitians' contact with all members of the community has lead them to believe that there are certain groups who simply do not have enough money for food. We are all aware that nutrition plays an important part in ensuring long term health and in alleviating illness, but the BDA is especially concerned about the eating habits of people on low incomes. For them dietary modifications may not be possible. These are some of the points made in the discussion paper about groups of ordinary people, living on limited means, whose health may be at risk because they cannot afford to eat an adequate diet.

Citation

(1986), "CAN I AFFORD THE DIET?", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 86 No. 5, pp. 13-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb059134