I found the article named “Eating Out Increases Daily Calorie Intake” by Jessica E. Todd and Lisa Mancino from (6/1/2010).

This article is a clear example and explains that in 2010, the U.S. people spent 40% of their wages on eating out. This article compares the percentage of wages spent on food purchased outside the home (restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) with 1970, when 25% of their wages were spent eating out. We see a 15% eat out increase in eating out over 40 years. 

They also show that when people eat out at restaurants, they choose foods with more “calories, saturated fats, and fried foods”  than “meals prepared at home.” This causes a big difference in the “daily diet”.

Eating out, the type of food you order, and the number of calories it contains affect your daily “calorie intake compared to” meals prepared at home, by increasing fat and sugar.” Also, talk about the weight and height of the adult that are consumed food. 

Critical Q: 

-What do you think about how much the U.S. people spend 40% in 201l of their earnings eating out compared to 25% in 1970?  Did you have any idea why?

-Do you think the percentage of money people spend eating out has increased or decreased in the 16 years since this article was published? What could be the cause of this, and how can we improve our calorie intake? What solution would you suggest?Food and Society (SOC 325)