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  • The most popular eating times in the United States are 12 noon and 6 p.m.
    11/28/2023
    The most popular eating times in the United States are 12 noon and 6 p.m.
  • People 15 and older in the United States spent an average of 85 minutes per day eating and drinking in 2022
    11/8/2023
    People 15 and older in the United States spent an average of 85 minutes per day eating and drinking in 2022
  • Average time spent in primary eating and drinking and secondary eating, on an average day in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2022, U.S. population age 15 and older
    11/6/2023
    Average time spent in primary eating and drinking and secondary eating, on an average day in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2022, U.S. population age 15 and older
  • Percentage of the U.S. population who engage in primary eating and drinking and secondary eating, by time of day, on an average day in 2022, age 15 and older
    11/6/2023
    Percentage of the U.S. population who engage in primary eating and drinking and secondary eating, by time of day, on an average day in 2022, age 15 and older
  • USDA began requiring inclusion of whole-grain-rich foods in school foods in 2012
    9/14/2023
    USDA began requiring inclusion of whole-grain-rich foods in school foods in 2012
  • After 2012, children who ate school-provided foods were more likely to consume whole grains
    9/14/2023
    After 2012, children who ate school-provided foods were more likely to consume whole grains
  • Children’s diets showed a significant increase in whole-grain density after 2011–2012
    9/14/2023
    Children’s diets showed a significant increase in whole-grain density after 2011–2012
  • School food became significantly more whole-grain dense after 2012
    9/14/2023
    School food became significantly more whole-grain dense after 2012
  • Balance of refined and whole grain consumption has narrowed only slightly since 2005 Federal recommendations
    9/14/2023
    Balance of refined and whole grain consumption has narrowed only slightly since 2005 Federal recommendations
  • Nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults used Nutrition Facts panel on food labels in buying decisions
    7/20/2023
    Nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults used Nutrition Facts panel on food labels in buying decisions
  • Food-at-home spending on desserts, prepared meals, and other unclassified items varied by race and ethnicity from 2016-19 to 2020
    7/10/2023
    Food-at-home spending on desserts, prepared meals, and other unclassified items varied by race and ethnicity from 2016-19 to 2020
  • Percentage of adults who have heard of MyPlate
    6/29/2023
    Percentage of adults who have heard of MyPlate
  • Average number of times ready-to-eat foods and frozen meals or pizzas were eaten in the past 30 days
    6/29/2023
    Average number of times ready-to-eat foods and frozen meals or pizzas were eaten in the past 30 days
  • Among those who have heard of MyPlate, the percentage of adults who looked up or tried to follow the MyPlate Plan
    6/29/2023
    Among those who have heard of MyPlate, the percentage of adults who looked up or tried to follow the MyPlate Plan
  • Average number of food-away-from-home meals acquired or purchased in the past 7 days
    6/29/2023
    Average number of food-away-from-home meals acquired or purchased in the past 7 days
  • U.S. consumers’ eating patterns differ from Federal recommendations
    5/23/2023
    U.S. consumers’ eating patterns differ from Federal recommendations
  • Nutrient intakes by U.S. consumers differ from Federal recommendations
    5/2/2023
    Nutrient intakes by U.S. consumers differ from Federal recommendations
  • Over time, racial and ethnic gaps in dietary fiber consumption per 1,000 calories have widened
    3/28/2023
    Over time, racial and ethnic gaps in dietary fiber consumption per 1,000 calories have widened
  • School foods are a rich source of fruit in children’s diets
    3/8/2023
    School foods are a rich source of fruit in children’s diets
  • Schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods after school meal nutrition standards were updated in 2012
    10/24/2022
    Schools obtained more fruits and vegetables through USDA Foods after school meal nutrition standards were updated in 2012
  • Adult obesity increased during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
    8/22/2022
    Adult obesity increased during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
  • School foods were the richest source of dairy in children’s diets in 2017–2018
    6/7/2022
    School foods were the richest source of dairy in children’s diets in 2017–2018
  • U.S. immigrants are less likely than native-born individuals to eat meats on a given day but more likely to consume milk, fruits, and vegetables
    4/4/2022
    U.S. immigrants are less likely than native-born individuals to eat meats on a given day but more likely to consume milk, fruits, and vegetables
  • Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians account for a growing share of the projected overall U.S. population
    4/4/2022
    Hispanics and non-Hispanic Asians account for a growing share of the projected overall U.S. population
  • Immigrants' diets change with time spent in the United States
    4/4/2022
    Immigrants' diets change with time spent in the United States
  • Food consumption varies among racial and ethnic groups
    4/4/2022
    Food consumption varies among racial and ethnic groups
  • U.S. per capita fluid cow’s milk consumption slid further during the 2010s
    1/31/2022
    U.S. per capita fluid cow’s milk consumption slid further during the 2010s
  • Across all age groups, food at home contributed nearly double the average number of calories to U.S. diets than food away from home in 2017-18
    9/7/2021
    Across all age groups, food at home contributed nearly double the average number of calories to U.S. diets than food away from home in 2017-18
  • At all household income levels, U.S. consumers ate mostly home-prepared food in 2017-18, but food prepared away from home was also important
    9/7/2021
    At all household income levels, U.S. consumers ate mostly home-prepared food in 2017-18, but food prepared away from home was also important
  • Average dairy food group consumption was highest for children in 2017-18
    9/7/2021
    Average dairy food group consumption was highest for children in 2017-18
  • School foods were the richest sources of the dairy food group in children's diets in 2017-18.
    9/7/2021
    School foods were the richest sources of the dairy food group in children's diets in 2017-18.
  • School food contributed 9 percent of children's overall calcium intake in 2017-18
    9/7/2021
    School food contributed 9 percent of children's overall calcium intake in 2017-18
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    9/7/2021
    AWSept_NutrientIntakes_Graphic1
  • Crop production is the largest user of freshwater in the U.S. food system, 1997-2012
    8/9/2021
    Crop production is the largest user of freshwater in the U.S. food system, 1997-2012
  • The U.S. food system relies more heavily on surface water than groundwater, 1997-2012
    8/9/2021
    The U.S. food system relies more heavily on surface water than groundwater, 1997-2012
  • Fresh vegetables and other foods each use about 20 percent of freshwater, 2012
    8/9/2021
    Fresh vegetables and other foods each use about 20 percent of freshwater, 2012