Big data reveals a dominant link between education and diet quality

Diet is a major modifiable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. However, studies are inconsistent on the associations between diet quality and education, income and food access. A new study brings together novel big data sources and highlights the need for strong action on the social determinants of health in order to improve population diets.

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Diet is a significant factor in noncommunicable diseases, and the relationship between diet quality and education, income, and food access remains inconclusive. A new study utilizing novel big data sources highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve population diets.