American food

Elda Poci

On April 14th we has a meeting about the American food.

- What is 'American' food?

Hamburger, hot dog, sandwiches.

- Breakfast

According to a 2005 ABC News Poll, over 70% of Americans over 55 eat breakfast, and about 54% of Americans 18-54 eat breakfast.

The most popular food in America is cold cereal

Other breakfast foods: eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, yogurt, toast, fruit, etc.

- Brunch

Combination meal, usually reserved for weekends , special occasions, holidays etc.

Social meal- we don't usually eat brunch alone.

Brunch food includes typical brunch, food.

- Lunch

Quick mid-day meal usually eaten away from home.

Workers eat out or pack (hourly workers hr.break low). More than half of American workers have less 30 minutes to eat lunch.

Lunch food: salads, sandwiches, soups, quick easy portable food.

- Dinner

The final and biggest meal of the day: more often eaten as a group than lunch and breakfast.

39% of American families with children under 18 eat dinner together seven night a week, while 90% eat together at least once a week.

Many families cook dinner, but it is also not uncommon to eat out, especially for individuals/ young people.

Many foods can be many different things. Steak,potatoes, chicken and vegetables are common, but many people also cook Asian, Italian & Mexican dishes.

- Snacks

Americans often eat small things., such as fruit, yogurt, cheese, chips, cookies, nuts & pretzels between meals.

Sometimes Americans skip meals altogether & eat small thing all day long.

- Eating out vs cooking at home

According to a 2005 CBS survey, only 43% of Americans cook at home six or seven nights a week. Eating out is usually more expensive than cooking at home.

Americans can try ethnic restaurants including Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Italian, Mexican and French.

- What influences Americans' eating habits?

Time, Age, Money, Social activity, Family size, Ethnic diversity.