Nationwide Food Consumption Survey 1977-78. Preliminary Report No. 8. Food Consumption and Dietary Levels of Low-Income Households, November 1977-March 1978

摘要

The report presents findings on the money value, quantity, and nutritive value of food used at home for about 4,400 low-income households. Some households received food stamps; other did not. These households were surveyed in the 48 conterminous States from November 1977 through March 1978. Findings are given for households classified by whether or not they were participating in the Food Stamp Program, by the number of people living in the household, by region, and by urbanization. One- and two-member households are further classified by age of the household head.