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In recent years, organic food products have gained popularity. As more people from the higher income bracket become health conscious, they are captivated with the benefits of healthy eating, especially by consuming fresh and organic foods. The growing interest of people who can afford to eat at high-end restaurants and other chic places contributed to the escalation of the prices of these kinds of foods.

In most cases, the poor cannot afford healthy food because of the lack or absence of buying capacity. It is simply that they are left with fewer or no choice at all. Thus, in reality, the lack of money is the major impediment in acquiring and maintaining healthy eating habits

Statistics show that geographical barriers also heighten the issue on food accessibility. In rural areas and depressed communities, there are fewer stores and food outlets that carry and stock highly perishable but nutritious goods. This is because these communities are not considered ideal business places and not many would want to invest in putting up stores where there is little traffic of customers and buyers. These areas are commonly referred to as food deserts. For the residential communities, the nearest stores where they can pick their household needs are located miles away. With low or no budget for food items, it can be assumed that there is a high likelihood that these people cannot afford other bigger-priced necessities such as a car or any means of transportation. It is also probable that in these remote areas, there are no available means of public transportation. These factors prevent the consumers from accessing healthy and quality food.