What, When, and Where America Eats
More take-out foods, a penchant for premium, and a very healthy attitude are redefining what Americans eat.
While three-quarters of all adults ate last night’s meal at home, the number of meals prepared at home continues to decline, falling from 64% in 2003 to 58% in 2005 (MSI, 2005). “Scratch” dinners prepared at home dropped another 7% over the past two years and now account for only 32% of all evening meals. One-quarter (26%) of last night’s dinners used convenience foods and 17% used restaurant/supermarket take-out, while 23% were eaten at a restaurant.
Taking Out & Eating In
Americans are now m…
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