NEW YORK - The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 per cent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released on July 15 by the United Nations. The increased cost of food makes a healthy diet require an average of US$4.28 (S$5.»»»

The UN reported staple foods such as beans and grains accounted for 13% of a healthy diet’s cost, while animal products made up nearly 30%. (EPA Images pic) UNITED NATIONS: The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25% in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global popul»»»