Dirt Cheap Dishes (DCD) is designed to combat poverty, obesity, and hunger. Eating a balanced diet is important to prevent micronutrient malnutrition. This may happen when a person's regular diet lacks the proper minerals, nutrients, or food groups. Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the most significant causes of obesity, in combination with lack of exercise and other factors. Our goal is to help people prepare their own nutritious, delicious food while on a budget. With our convenient library of cheap, healthy recipes, dietary needs can be met with tasty food without breaking the bank!