Nationwide Food Consumption Survey 1977-78. Preliminary Report No. 13. Food and Nutrient Intakes of Individuals in 1 Day, Low-Income Households, November 1979-March 1980

摘要

The report presents data on 1-day food and nutrient intakes of 9,093 individuals from low-income households classified by participation in the Food Stamp Program (FSP). Information was collected in the 48 conterminous States from November 1979 through March 1980 as a followup of an earlier study of similar households conducted November 1977 through March 1978. Average food intakes of total respondents, FSP participants, and nonparticipants in 22 sex-age groups are summarized in 10 major food groups and 43 subgroups. The percentage of individuals eating foods from each food group and the contribution of each food group to intake of food energy and 14 nutrients are presented. Also included are average intakes of food energy and 14 nutrients, nutrient densities, comparison of intakes with 1980 Recommended Dietary Allowances, nutrient contribution of food eaten away from home, frequency of eating, some characteristics of the sample, and comparisons with the earlier low-income survey. Data are presented in 120 tables, and results are summarized.