Study Challenges Cost-Based Explanations for America's Obesity Problem
A recent study from Duke University challenges the notion that the cost of healthy food is a primary driver of obesity in America. The study involved Type 2 diabetes patients at risk of food insecurity, providing one group with a 'produce prescription' for free fruits and vegetables. Despite this, the group did not show significant health improvements compared to a control group. The study found that only 30% of participants used the majority of the provided funds for produce, suggesting that preference, rather than cost, may be a more significant barrier to healthy eating. The findings question the effectiveness of financial incentives in changing dietary habits. 
