Survey Reveals Financial Struggles Lead Parents to Cut Back on Healthy Food for Children

A new study highlights that nearly one in ten parents in Germany frequently forgoes nutritious groceries due to financial constraints, with broader concerns over child poverty persisting.

• A Forsa survey commissioned by Save the Children found that 9% of parents in Germany often skip buying healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains due to cost concerns.
• The study revealed that 15% of parents are worried they may not be able to meet their families' basic needs, such as food, clothing, and housing, this year.
• Child poverty remains a significant issue in Germany, with 20% of children affected, according to Save the Children, despite the country's overall wealth.
• 88% of surveyed parents believe that child poverty is a pressing problem that the next German government must address urgently.
• While financial struggles impact food choices, most parents reported that their children rarely feel excluded from hobbies or social activities due to economic reasons.

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