Foods commonly eaten by individuals

Abstract: Data on 3-day intakes of 200 commonly used foods(presented by indiviudals) are reported from the NationwideFood Consumption Survey (1977-78). Information for the38,000 participants is tabulated by 16 sex-age categoriesand for total individuals. The 200 tables include thepercentage of individuals using the food, the number ofeating occasions, and the quantities of the food consumed byusers per day and per eating occason. Foreach food studied,data on the number of eating occasions and quantities offood consumed are described by averages, standard deviationsand maximum values; quantities consumed per day and pereating occasion are described by values at 7 specifiedpercentiles. (rkm)