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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant health challenge in Jamaica.
  • Previous research has explored the cost of healthy diets, but often with a limited scope of health criteria.
  • A comprehensive evaluation of food cost, considering various nutritional factors, is crucial for NCD prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the importance of food cost in achieving a healthy diet to combat NCDs in Jamaica.
  • To assess the cost differences between healthy and less healthy food options, considering a wide range of nutritional attributes.
  • To inform public health initiatives and consumer guidance on affordable healthy eating.

Main Methods:

  • Foods were ranked based on nutritional value and impact on health conditions like obesity and chronic diseases.
  • The costs of 158 food items were collected from various retail outlets across six Jamaican parishes.
  • Cost differentials between healthy and less healthy food categories were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Among commonly consumed foods, healthy options were J$88 (US$0.78) more expensive than less healthy ones.
  • When considering all available foods, less healthy options were found to be more expensive.
  • The average daily cost for a nutritionally balanced diet was J$269 (US$2.40) per person, approximating a family's weekly minimum wage.

Conclusions:

  • Affordable healthy eating in Jamaica is feasible with adequate consumer information on nutrient content and value for money.
  • Public and private sector collaborations are essential to promote optimal consumer choices for healthier diets.
  • Addressing food costs and providing nutritional education can support NCD prevention efforts.