For a mother with two children who works in health care management 60 to 70 hours a week, the biggest barrier to healthy eating is likely to be
a. lack of concern for her own or her children's health.
b. inadequate income to purchase healthy foods.
c. insufficient time to plan and prepare healthful meals.
d. lack of knowledge about healthy eating.
Answer: c. insufficient time to plan and prepare healthful meals.
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