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Study Reveals Dollar Store Diet Balancing Act

8/13/2025

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A recent Tufts University study uncovers a surprising trend: while dollar stores offer less nutritious food, American families are balancing their diets by purchasing healthier options from other sources. Analyzing data from 180,000 households over 12 years, researchers noted a rise in dollar store calorie purchases, yet overall diet quality stayed consistent.

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A recent Tufts University study uncovers a surprising trend: while dollar stores offer less nutritious food, American families are balancing their diets by purchasing healthier options from other sources. Analyzing data from 180,000 households over 12 years, researchers noted a rise in dollar store calorie purchases, yet overall diet quality stayed consistent.