Food glorious food

Peter Henley Politics Editor, BBC South

It may not be a school-kid's dream but it's recognised as being healthy

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The average supermarket now stocks 42,000 different products. We have never had so much choice, from organic to free-range to locally produced. So why do so many people suffer from a poor diet?

Not everyone has access to a supermarket. They are often located out-of-town, only reachable easily by car.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates 4m people in the UK have to shop at smaller convenience stores, where choice is limited and prices are high.

Older people in particular have found traditional stores they rely on closing down to be replaced with fast-food outlets.

Organic option

The farmers markets have enjoyed huge success bringing local produce direct to town centres. They have also helped bring organic food to a wider audience.

People in the South of England are statistically some of the biggest spenders on organic produce.

Organic food is enjoying sales increases

The Soil Association report that free-range and organic eggs now outsell those from caged birds.

Forwards... or backwards

Nevertheless, abandoning pesticides and being kinder to animals comes at a cost. Are we pricing the most vulnerable in society out of the good food revolution?

In addition, what about healthy eating in schools.

If children will not eat up their greens, or parents cannot afford it, have we taken a step backwards?

What do you think? Join us live from Winchester farmers market this Sunday lunchtime, and send us an e-mail so we can put your point to the guests.

Join us on the Politics Show on Sunday 14 October 2007 at 12:00 BST on BBC One

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