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Author:

Mancino, Lisa.

Title:

The role of economics in eating choices and weight outcomes / Lisa Mancino, Biing-Hwan Lin, and Nicole Ballenger.

Publisher:

Economic Research SerivceU.S. Dept. of Agriculture,

Copyright Date:

2004

Description:

iv, 18 p. : col. charts ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Food habits--Economic aspects--United States.
Diet--Economic aspects--United States.
Diet--Social aspects--United States.
Nutrition.
Americans--Food.
Obesity--Economic aspects--United States.

Other Authors:

Lin, Biing-Hwan.
Ballenger, Nicole.
United States. Economic Research Service. Economic Research Service.

Notes:

Cover title. "September 2004." "A report from the Economic Research Service." Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-14).

Summary:

This report uses data from the USDA's 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals and the 1994-196 Diet and Health Knowledge Survey to ascertain whether economic factors help explain weight differences among adults. Weight difference among demographic subgroups, and difference in specific behaviors, health awareness, and eating patterns can be linked to weight outcomes. An economic framework helps explain how socioeconomic factors affect an individual's ability to achieve good health. Our results suggest that income, household composition, and formal education help explain variation in behaviors and attitudes that are significantly associated with weight outcomes.

Series:

Agriculture information bulletin ; no. 791

OCLC:

(OCoLC)56987876

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)