Revista de saúde pública
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Revista de saúde pública · Dec 2010
Family income, food prices, and household purchases of fruits and vegetables in Brazil.
To analyze the influence of family income and food prices on the participation of fruits and vegetables in the food purchases of Brazilian households. ⋯ Reducing the price of fruit and vegetables, either by supporting their production or through fiscal measures, is a promising public policy instrument, capable of increasing the participation of these foods in the diet of the Brazilian population.