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Interesting topic. I don't think I'd shove it in to the "higher income segment" category, as it's much more complex than that. Yes, income plays a factor, but not always. Mentality is part of the issue as well.
What about federal food policy with respect to farm subsidies? The system of subsidies we have in place essentially allows a food market whereby the more processed, high-calorie low nutrient foods are actually the cheapest. So this stuff that's actually the worst thing to eat is the most easily accessible to people in lower income brackets.
There's also the issue of cultural divide. Some people do not want to eat foods perceived as "healthy" or "organic". That's for weirdos and hippies (even though people from both sides of the political divide are interested in healthy eating).
Personally I doubt throwing government money at it is going to solve the issue.
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