Busy schedules mean we often eat on the go, but this doesn’t have to mean eating unhealthy food. Test your knowledge on how Americans purchase and consume food and how we can all fit healthy food into our busy lives. Start quiz.
Question 1 of 5. How many times a week does the average American purchase and consume food away from home?
Correct answer: 4. The average American purchases and consumes food away from home 4 times a week.
Question 2 of 5. If the average American purchases and consumes food away from home four times a week, how many additional pounds can that mean each year?
Correct answer: 8 pounds. Consuming 4 meals away from home each week can mean 8 additional pounds per year for the average American.
Question 3 of 5. In 1960 what percentage of the money spent on food in the United States was spent on food purchased and consumed away from home?
Correct answer: 26%. In 1960, 26% of the money spent on food in the United States was spent on food purchased and consumed away from home.
Question 4 of 5. By 2011 the percentage of money spent on food purchased and consumed away from home in the United States had increased to what percentage?
Correct answer: 49%. By 2011 the percentage of money spent on food purchased and consumed away from home in the United States had increased to 49%.
Question 5 of 5. What are some ways you can fit healthier eating into your busy schedule?
Correct answer: All of the above. Planning ahead and packing a meal or snack from home, choosing healthier options, ordering smaller sizes or sharing a meal are some ways you can eat healthier meals.
With a few small changes we can fit healthier eating into our busy schedules! MakingHealthEasier.org/GoLight. CDC.