Research & Practice

Eating well and paying less: A study of positive deviance

Past studies have shown that healthier diets tend to cost more. This study identified groups of positive deviants (PD) who are able to achieve healthier diets at lower cost, and characterize them by socio-demographics, dietary components, and food attitudes.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Cara Davis

Program(s): Master of Public Health

Year: 2014

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