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In speaking with Salon Food, Stephens discusses the economic forces behind the surge in food insecurity, the role of nutrition education and new initiatives like the Produce Pals program, which aims to make healthy eating more accessible for families across the city.

With rising rates of obesity in the U.S. and increasing attention being paid to the health harms of processed foods, it's clear that far more could be done to help consumers make healthy food choices.

Here are our four ways to make healthy choices when you eat out:

"Our study demonstrates that people within a 'group' are more likely to view the behaviour of other perceived group members as an appropriate or relevant guide. Therefore, seeing fellow group members make healthy choices -- or receiving a healthy food recommendation from them -- may promote healthier eating habits," says study lead-author Juliana Gleaves.

“With prominently displayed salt, sugar, and saturated fat content, consumers will be able to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.”