A look at America’s children and their families – child population statistics – Statistical Data Included
Carolyn C. Rogers
The num…
Category: Food Review
The economic benefits of breastfeeding
Jon P. Weimer
In 1990, the U.S. Surgeon General proposed a goal for the Nation: increase the…
Older Americans need to make every calorie count
Joanne F. Guthrie
As individuals age, their declining energy needs mean they must …
ERS releases new electronic report on the U.S. Food Marketing System – Economic Research Service
A new report released by USDA’s Economic…
Causes and consequences of fast food sales growth – Statistical Data Included
Mark D. Jekanowski
With today’s hectic lifestyles, ti…
The Dilemma of Plenty
In the last half of the 1990’s, many Americans have enjoyed the benefits of a strong economy–low unemployment, low…
Americans consuming more grains and vegetables, less saturated fat
Judy Putnam
A variety of factors are responsible for the changes …
Congress mandates national organic food standards – Linking Agriculture to the Economy – includes related article
Lori Lynch
Congres…
Trends in eating out
Charles C. Price
This country has more than 785,000 places to eat out, ranging from hot dog vendors at the ball…
Fruit and vegetables: their importance in the American diet
Joanne F. Guthrie
Fruit and vegetables play an important role in the Ame…