Socioeco Links

Question 1

Income / Financial Resources

Answer 1

• Low income can limit access to healthy, fresh foods (e.g. fruit, veg, lean meats).
• Cheaper foods are often high in fat, sugar, and salt (e.g. fast food, processed snacks).
• Healthy eating may be seen as less affordable or practical.

Question 2

🏠 Education / Nutritional Knowledge

Answer 2

• Lack of education may lead to poor food choices (e.g. high sugar/fat intake).
• People with better nutrition knowledge are more likely to read food labels and make balanced choices.
• Education helps people understand the importance of diet for long-term health.

Question 3

🏡 Living Conditions / Housing

Answer 3

• Poor housing may mean limited cooking facilities (e.g. no oven/fridge).
• This can lead to reliance on ready meals or takeaway food.
• Overcrowding can affect food storage and preparation space.

Question 4

🕒 Time / Work Commitments

Answer 4

• Busy lifestyles may lead to skipping meals or choosing quick, unhealthy options.
• Lack of time can reduce home cooking and increase convenience food use.

Question 5

🌍 Social Class & Inequality

Answer 5

• People in lower socioeconomic groups often experience higher rates of obesity and diet-related diseases.
• Cost, stress, and limited choice can lead to emotional eating or poor diet quality.