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  • Gaps in dietary fiber density across race and ethnicity have widened over time
    8/28/2024
    Gaps in dietary fiber density across race and ethnicity have widened over time
  • School foods came closest to achieving the federally recommended 10 percent of calories from saturated fat, 2017–18
    8/28/2024
    School foods came closest to achieving the federally recommended 10 percent of calories from saturated fat, 2017–18
  • Percent of calories consumed at food-away-from-home establishments rose almost 74 percent from 1977–1978 to 2017–2018
    8/28/2024
    Percent of calories consumed at food-away-from-home establishments rose almost 74 percent from 1977–1978 to 2017–2018
  • Whole grain density in school foods soared after USDA updated meal nutrition standards in 2012
    8/28/2024
    Whole grain density in school foods soared after USDA updated meal nutrition standards in 2012
  • Dietary quality differs from Federal recommendations for most nutrients and food groups examined
    8/28/2024
    Dietary quality differs from Federal recommendations for most nutrients and food groups examined
  • Nutrient, food component, and food equivalent density ratios compared with the DGA recommended density among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above for food at home, restaurant, fast food, and school, 2017–2018
    8/21/2024
    Nutrient, food component, and food equivalent density ratios compared with the DGA recommended density among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above for food at home, restaurant, fast food, and school, 2017–2018
  • Ratios of 2017–2018 nutrient, food component, and food equivalent density to the recommended density among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above
    8/21/2024
    Ratios of 2017–2018 nutrient, food component, and food equivalent density to the recommended density among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above
  • Distribution of food energy, by source, among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above, 1977–1978 compared with 2017–2018
    8/21/2024
    Distribution of food energy, by source, among U.S. consumers aged 2 and above, 1977–1978 compared with 2017–2018
  • Adults’ added-sugar consumption varies by education
    8/14/2024
    Adults’ added-sugar consumption varies by education
  • Food source plays role in meeting Federal dietary recommendations
    8/6/2024
    Food source plays role in meeting Federal dietary recommendations
  • Whole grain density increased in school foods after 2012
    5/13/2024
    Whole grain density increased in school foods after 2012
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • School food became significantly more whole-grain dense after 2012
    9/14/2023
    School food became significantly more whole-grain dense after 2012
  • 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
  • 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
  • Percentage of adults who have heard of MyPlate
    6/29/2023
    Percentage of adults who have heard of MyPlate
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Food consumption varies among racial and ethnic groups
    4/4/2022
    Food consumption varies among racial and ethnic groups