Research Article

Is There an Association between Socioeconomic Status and Body Mass Index among Adolescents in Mauritius?

Table 4

Cost of food items per 100 Cal and per 100 g.

Food itemsCost (Rs*)/100 CalCost (Rs)/100 g

Fruits32.4810.48
Vegetables72.9413.09
Wholegrain cereals1.886.47
Refined cereals0.993.50
Low-fat milk and dairy products13.5022.17
Full-cream milk and dairy products8.9221.91
Low-fat protein sources9.0710.50
High-fat protein sources7.2116.06
Fatty foods9.4424.19
Sweetened foods5.8418.76

*Rs: Mauritian rupees; US$ 1 approximately Rs 30.