Gen Z can’t afford healthy groceries—so many college students are skipping meals altogether or eating less to pay the bills

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Gen Z can’t afford healthy groceries—so many college students are skipping meals altogether or eating less to pay the billsWorldPing
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What happened

As food prices climb, they’re cutting back on purchases and replacing traditional meals with snacks even as a majority want to eat healthier.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:02:19 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Gen Z can’t afford healthy groceries—so many college students are skipping meals altogether or eating less to pay the bills

  2. Employer health costs are set to jump the most since 2003—and even health care workers are struggling to afford care

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