A 2008 study found that diets consisting primarily of calorie-dense foods (burgers, fries, etc.) cost $3.52 a day. Diets consisting of mostly low calorie foods (fresh fruits, veggies, lean proteins, etc.) could cost up to $36.32.
The average American spends about $7 a day on food.
How much do you spend?
Would you classify your diet as mostly healthy, in-between, or mostly unhealthy?
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