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What We Eat In America

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This food survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents information on the food and nutrient intake of U.S. individuals.

An integrated federal food survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which is the dietary intake interview component of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) detailing foods and nutrients consumed. Various reports based on these data are presented.

The information on this site addresses the methodology behind data collection for the What’s in the Foods You Eat Search Tool and the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies. Links to other reports are also provided, including:

  • USDA Methodological Research for Large Scale Dietary Intake Surveys, 1975-88
  • 1994-96, 1998 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals and 1994-1996 Diet and Health Knowledge Survey
  • 1989-91 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals and Diet and Health Knowledge Survey
  • 1988 Bridging Study
  • 1987-88 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey
  • 1985-86 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals
  • 177-78 Nationwide Food Consumption Survey
External Link:
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/wweia.htm
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Citations:

USDA, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999 United States (National)

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