“healthy-eating” Charts

The Economics of Dining »

In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 211
Score: 3

Doing Taxes Easy as Pie, Eating Healthy Not So Much »

During tax season, some people do their own taxes, while others hire professionals. There can be complications that set back…

September Oliveros
by: September Oliveros
views: 63

Cost of a Healthier, Happier, Longer Life? $1.50 A Day »

While there's widespread awareness that eating healthier is more expensive, few have actually investigated by how much. Current food policies…

Anthony Sibley (AJ)
by: Anthony Sibley (AJ)
views: 121

The Fast-Food Consequences of a Bloated Minimum Wage »

Fast-food workers in 60 U.S. cities recently held a one-day strike to call for a $15 an hour minimum wage,…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 208

A Shift Away From the Dinner Table »

In 1960, 26% of money spent on food in the U.S. was spent on food eaten away from home, while…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 152

In Many States, Childhood Obesity Rates Are Decreasing »

Of the 43 states (including DC) reporting obesity rates among low-income preschoolers (ages 2-4), 19 stated that obesity rates had…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 354

Childhood Obesity Rates are Starting to Decrease »

Obesity rates among low-income U.S. preschoolers (ages 2-4) are finally starting to decrease. After steadily increasing from 10% in 1990…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 594

Males More Likely to Have Smell Impairment »

The prevalence of smell impairment increases as people age, and males are more likely than females to experience loss of…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 134

What We Pay For When Buying Food »

In 2010, restaurants accounted for 34% of the total cost that Americans paid for domestically produced food. Advertising only made…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 270

Fast Food is Now a Smaller Percentage of the American Diet »

The percentage of daily calories consumed from fast food among adults (age 20+) has decreased. From 2003-2006, fast food accounted…

Steven Davies
by: Steven Davies
views: 181