The fruitful choice
A recent report shows the average Kiwi household spends more on confectionery every week than on fresh fruit.
This shows how challenging it will be to improve the nutrition of New Zealand families.
The average household spends $6.50 on confectionery each week but only $5.90 on fresh fruit.
Source: Food and Nutrition Monitoring Report, 23 October 2006
First published December 2006

