Assessment of the Cost of the Mediterranean Diet in a Low-Income Region: Adherence and Relationship with Available Incomes.
Alessia RubiniCristina Vilaplana-PrietoMarta Flor-AlemanyLorena Yeguas-RosaMiriam Hernández-GonzálezFrancisco Javier Félix-GarcíaFrancisco Javier Félix-RedondoDaniel Fernández-BergésPublished in: BMC public health (2022)
The monthly cost of the MD was positively correlated with the degree of adherence to this dietary pattern. Given that the estimated monthly cost is similar to that of other Spanish regions with a higher income level, the economic effort required to be able to afford the Mediterranean diet is higher. This may represent a barrier to access, which should be analyzed in detail by public decision-makers.