The high price Aussie’s pay for a healthy diet

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The rising prices of fresh and healthy foods in Australia has been reported as a key barrier to healthy diets and a major contributor to diet-related health issues.  

According to a 2021 report by The Food Bank of Australia, during covid 38% of people experienced food insecurity, which is defined as a lack of regular access to enough nutritious food for normal growth and an active and healthy life.

The Wire’s Kailah Rushton spoke to General Practitioner from Omega Health Medical Centre, Doctor Hannah Maskell and Brisbane mother, Maya Greenwood to find out more…

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