Diet and Food Patterns
Diet and activity patterns accounted for 14% of the total deaths in 1990 (Smith & Mauer, 2000).
Diet and food intake is the second leading cause of death (Smith & Mauer, 2000).
About 85% of Americans eat breakfast.
57% of Americans eat away from home on any given day.
People are wanting more value for their money while eating out, thus the Extra Value meals and Super Sizes which is contributing to overeating.
Salad items on menus are beginning to sell, however, so are dessert items.