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Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds

In a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, almost half of the respondents cited the cost of food as the biggest obstacle to following a healthy diet. In addition, the survey found that one in 10 Americans consider fast food the most heart-healthy diet, with parents twice as likely to opt for a fast food diet than non-parents. I do feel that people are unfamiliar with what a Mediterranean diet entails, therefore, it may not be considered healthy due to a lack of understanding.– Julia Zumpano, registered dietitian, Cleveland Clinic On the other hand, only 15…