Cost of a healthy diet

Definition

The per capita cost of the least expensive locally available foods to meet requirements for energy and food-based dietary guidelines, per capita, per day (current PPP US$).

Relevance

Food-based dietary guidelines are designed to achieve nutrient adequacy and provide protection of health. This indicator reflects the cost of purchasing a diet aligned to a diet that reflects average amounts in guidelines.

Additional Information

Recommended citation: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet (CoAHD). [Accessed the first week of every month]. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/CAHD. Licence: CC-BY-4.0.