Cost of eating healthy in Kenya

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This policy brief highlights key findings and policy recommendations from the “Cost of Eating Healthy” study, implemented by the African Population and Health Research Center. A Healthy Diet Index (HDI) was generated to measure healthy-eating based on household consumption. Compared to urban households, rural households met more of the healthy dietary recommendations for dietary fibre, total protein and total carbohydrates. The government could improve access to healthy foods through reducing or removing taxes imposed directly or indirectly on foods like milk, cheese and eggs, fruits, fish and seafood. [See also http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60686]

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HEALTH EQUITY, NUTRITION, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, RURAL URBAN DISPARITY, HEALTH POLICY, HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, YES

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