Nutrient Intake
Table 6 shows the proportion of food energy from different locations
over time. During 1977-96, consumers ate out more frequently, especially
at fast food establishments and restaurants. During 1994-96, fast
food establishments accounted for 11 percent of total food energy
intake and restaurants provided 8 percent of total food energy intake,
up from 3 percent each in 1977-78.
| Table 6. Sources of food energy intakes: Individuals
ages 2 and over |
| Item |
1977-78 |
1994-96 |
| |
Percent |
| All individuals ages 2 and older |
| At-home foods |
82 |
68 |
| Away-from-home foods 1/ |
18 |
32 |
 |
Fast food |
3 |
11 |
| Schools 2/ |
3 |
2 |
| Restaurants |
3 |
8 |
| Other public places |
3 |
3 |
| Others |
6 |
8 |
| Children ages 2-17 |
| At-home foods |
80 |
68 |
| Away-from-home foods 1/ |
20 |
32 |
| |
Fast food |
2 |
10 |
| Schools 2/ |
11 |
9 |
| Restaurants |
1 |
4 |
| Other public places |
1 |
0 |
| Others |
5 |
8 |
| Adults ages 18 and older |
| At-home foods |
82 |
67 |
| Away-from-home foods 1/ |
18 |
33 |
| |
Fast food |
4 |
12 |
| Restaurants |
4 |
10 |
| Other public places |
4 |
3 |
| Others |
6 |
8 |
| Male adults ages 60 and older |
| At-home foods |
89 |
78 |
| Away-from-home foods 1/ |
11 |
22 |
| |
Fast food |
2 |
5 |
| Restaurants |
3 |
9 |
| Other public places |
2 |
2 |
| Others |
4 |
6 |
| Female adults ages 60 and older |
| At-home foods |
89 |
80 |
| Away-from-home foods 1/ |
11 |
20 |
| |
Fast food |
1 |
3 |
| Restaurants |
3 |
8 |
| Other public places |
2 |
2 |
| Others |
5 |
7 |
| |
1/ Presents the aggregate of fast foods, restaurants,
schools, and others.
2/ Classified as a separate category and are combined into "others"
for adults.
Sources: Compiled by ERS, USDA from NFCS77-78 and CSFII94-96,
one-day data. |
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