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The State Of The American Diet: How Can We Cope?

Summary By: | Published: October 1, 2007
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This broad 2007 survey of the dietary habits of Americans is not specifically related to meat consumption, but does reveal some general trends applicable to meat reduction and vegetarianism.

This broad study of American dietary habits brings to light some general findings related to meat consumption and current dietary attitudes. The key findings are:

  • Confirmation that the American diet is unbalanced. However the study finds that it is currently on target for protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
  • The top five reasons Americans choose what to eat are:
    • Food appeal (taste, appearance, and preferences)
    • Health considerations (nutrient and calorie content)
    • Weight, physical appearance and attractiveness concerns
    • Food price
    • Ease of preparation
  • Americans are eating more prepared foods at home.
  • Americans are eating more frequently at the last minute, evidenced by an increased number of daily meals and snacks, one-third deciding what to make for dinner at the last minute, and dinner selections made because they require little or no planning.

This study is based on data from cross-sectional surveys (ie, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [NHANES], and Continuing Survey for Food Intake by Individuals [CSFII], Growing Up Today Study [GUTS]), and other national nutrition surveys since 1994.

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Jaclyn Maurer Abbot, Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Rutgers University Study, 2007 United States (National)

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Animals Used for Food English Human Health Meat / Animal Product Consumption Psychology

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