Why is eating healthily not easy for everyone?

In 2025, around one in seven UK households struggle to afford to buy nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean meat and are said to be experiencing food insecurity. Families living on a low income are often forced to buy cheaper, less healthy foods, high in fat, salt, sugar and calories, which, when eaten regularly, can lead to an increase in body weight. This highlights a serious problem called dietary inequality, where not everyone within society has the equal access to healthy foods. Researchers from the Food Insecurity in People Living with Obesity (FIO Food) Project are working alongside policymakers, supermarkets and those who have experienced the struggle to afford healthy food, to help find solutions to support citizens living on a low income, purchase healthier food from the supermarket. When we all work together, we can create a world where healthier food is accessible and available for everyone.