Increasing Price of Unhealthy Foods can Inculcate Healthy Eating

Having a good strategy in place can be the most intelligent way to find solutions to problems. With growing obesity rates, and an affinity of people for junk foods, it is time the powers that be put on their thinking caps.

Money and pricing have known to have an effect on purchasing decisions. Taxing fatty foods, fizzy drinks, and cutting costs of fruit and vegetables may be the best way to influence people to invest in the right kind of food.   

An analysis of more than 30 international studies has shown that food pricing is a crucial factor when consumers make purchasing decisions. This is the best time to take advantage of the buying behavior and ensure people buy healthy food.  



Source-Medindia