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[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
Lower socio-economic status (SES) has been associated with poorer quality diets; higher SES has been associated with better diet quality. Research on low income earners has frequently found that after basic needs, such as shelter, clothing, transportation are met, there is insufficient income for healthy well-balanced nutritious diets.
[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion: