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Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds

Researchers found foods high in sodium and sugar are often the cheapest, complicating healthy eating for Canadians, with over 2,000 products analyzed for Health Canada's labeling.

  • A study at Laval University found unhealthy foods high in sodium and sugar are cheaper than healthier options in Canada.
  • The study analyzed over 2,000 food products across five categories using Health Canada's 'high-in' labeling criteria.
  • The researcher hopes the findings prompt action to address health inequalities caused by high food prices.
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Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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