Report on a survey of food consumption trends in households in the North central region of the USA in the year 1965 to 1966 for each season and as an average over the year - includes statistical tables on consumer expenditure for food.

Abstract: The Nationwide Food Consumption Survey, 1977-78 (NFCS) for households in the North Central Region is summarized. Findings include: an average of $60 a week is spent for food; 79% of the households purchased meals or between-meal snacks away from home; the largest share of thefood dollar (36 cents) went for animal protein, 18 cents for vegetables and fruits (including juices), 12 cents for dairy products excluding butter, 12 cents for grains and cereals, 12 cents for beverages, 6 cents for fats an d sweets, and 4 cents for miscellaneous foods. Average at-homeconsumption figures are given. Food values varied within the 4 regions studied as did urbanization features and income levels. All findings are compared to the NFCS. (kbc).