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Nutrient-Dense Diets on a Budget: Practical Strategies for Students and Low-Income Families

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Maintaining a healthy, balanced and nutrient-dense diet is a major challenge for university students and low-income families because of limited financial resources, rising food prices, irregular meal schedules and inadequate nutrition awareness. However, healthy eating does not necessarily require expensive foods or dietary supplements. Affordable options such as lentils, beans, eggs, seasonal vegetables, fruits, oats, milk and locally available whole grains can provide essential proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Practical strategies such as weekly meal planning, bulk purchasing, home cooking, food preservation and choosing seasonal produce can improve nutritional quality while reducing household expenditure. This article discusses evidence-based, practical and economical approaches to maintaining adequate nutrition, with particular relevance to students and families in developing countries. Keywords: Nutrient-dense foods, affordable nutrition, food security, students, low-income families, balanced diet, public health nutrition.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24022926

Authors: Yrysbaev Erzamat Deputy Head of Department, Lecturer at Osh state university, Saini, Manoj, Pathan, Ayan, Khan, Sufiyan, Sandip, Naman

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225385580

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