Guest guest Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 USDA STUDY INDICATES PRICE NO REASON TO AVOID PRODUCE: (08/01/04): " A government study found that though many people say cost prevents them from eating more produce, consumers can get the recommended three servings of fruits and four servings of vegetables daily for just 64 cents. That would account for 12 percent of daily food spending per person, which averaged $5.50 in 1999. " That's a lot of good nutrition for only 64 cents, only 225 calories and less than 1 gram of fat, " said the study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. " That leaves 88 percent of their food dollar left for the other three food groups. " The study, which is based on information collected by A.C. Nielsen from 7,195 homes in 1999, looked at how consumers spent nearly $223 billion at supermarkets, other retail stores and farmers' markets. It did not include restaurants. More than three-quarters of the fruits and vegetables included in the study cost less than 50 cents a serving. " That's 127 different ways to eat a serving of fruits and vegetables for less than the price of a 3-ounce candy bar, " the study said. The study rated produce by cost-per-serving. Among fresh vegetables, peas cost the most, at 91 cents per serving. Cabbage and potatoes were the least, at 4 cents and 6 cents respectively. For fresh fruit, blackberries topped the list at 66 cents per serving, followed by raspberries at 64 cents. Watermelon and apples tied for least expensive, at 11 cents. " [Very edited from: http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2004/08/01/diet_usda_stu dy_indicates_price_no_reason_to_avoid_produce/ [The Report from the USDA: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib790/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 I reckon people think that each serving must be huge to count, whereas it is quite small really. I suppose some people don't want to eat fruit and veggies so they make excuses. Jo , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > USDA STUDY INDICATES PRICE NO REASON TO AVOID PRODUCE: (08/01/04): " A > government study found that though many people say cost prevents them from > eating more produce, consumers can get the recommended three servings of > fruits and four servings of vegetables daily for just 64 cents. That would > account for 12 percent of daily food spending per person, which averaged > $5.50 in 1999. > > " That's a lot of good nutrition for only 64 cents, only 225 calories and > less than 1 gram of fat, " said the study by the U.S. Department of > Agriculture. " That leaves 88 percent of their food dollar left for the > other three food groups. " The study, which is based on information > collected by A.C. Nielsen from 7,195 homes in 1999, looked at how consumers > spent nearly $223 billion at supermarkets, other retail stores and farmers' > markets. It did not include restaurants. > > More than three-quarters of the fruits and vegetables included in the study > cost less than 50 cents a serving. " That's 127 different ways to eat a > serving of fruits and vegetables for less than the price of a 3- ounce candy > bar, " the study said. The study rated produce by cost-per-serving. Among > fresh vegetables, peas cost the most, at 91 cents per serving. Cabbage and > potatoes were the least, at 4 cents and 6 cents respectively. For fresh > fruit, blackberries topped the list at 66 cents per serving, followed by > raspberries at 64 cents. Watermelon and apples tied for least expensive, at > 11 cents. " > > [Very edited from: > http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2004/08/01/die t_usda_stu > dy_indicates_price_no_reason_to_avoid_produce/ > > [The Report from the USDA: > http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib790/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 I wonder why they are having a job to eat enough veggies then. The portions served by cafes/restaurants in the UK has increased dramatically over the last two years, which is a shame. I used to like to have a starter, main and desert, but I can only ever manage a main now due to the large sizes served. Jo , " fraggle " <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > i think americans in general think that any serving smaller then a > medicine ball is a child's portion > > , " heartwerk " <Heartwork@o...> wrote: > > I reckon people think that each serving must be huge to count, > > whereas it is quite small really. I suppose some people don't want > > to eat fruit and veggies so they make excuses. > > > > Jo > > > > , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > > > USDA STUDY INDICATES PRICE NO REASON TO AVOID PRODUCE: > > (08/01/04): " A > > > government study found that though many people say cost prevents > > them from > > > eating more produce, consumers can get the recommended three > > servings of > > > fruits and four servings of vegetables daily for just 64 cents. > > That would > > > account for 12 percent of daily food spending per person, which > > averaged > > > $5.50 in 1999. > > > > > > " That's a lot of good nutrition for only 64 cents, only 225 > > calories and > > > less than 1 gram of fat, " said the study by the U.S. Department of > > > Agriculture. " That leaves 88 percent of their food dollar left > for > > the > > > other three food groups. " The study, which is based on > information > > > collected by A.C. Nielsen from 7,195 homes in 1999, looked at how > > consumers > > > spent nearly $223 billion at supermarkets, other retail stores > and > > farmers' > > > markets. It did not include restaurants. > > > > > > More than three-quarters of the fruits and vegetables included in > > the study > > > cost less than 50 cents a serving. " That's 127 different ways to > > eat a > > > serving of fruits and vegetables for less than the price of a 3- > > ounce candy > > > bar, " the study said. The study rated produce by cost-per- > serving. > > Among > > > fresh vegetables, peas cost the most, at 91 cents per serving. > > Cabbage and > > > potatoes were the least, at 4 cents and 6 cents respectively. > For > > fresh > > > fruit, blackberries topped the list at 66 cents per serving, > > followed by > > > raspberries at 64 cents. Watermelon and apples tied for least > > expensive, at > > > 11 cents. " > > > > > > [Very edited from: > > > > > > http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2004/08/01/die > > t_usda_stu > > > dy_indicates_price_no_reason_to_avoid_produce/ > > > > > > [The Report from the USDA: > > > http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib790/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 But just think of all that money you're saving! A couple of alternatives: order the 3 courses & leave some (tho if you're like me you won't be able to "waste" it)); order 3 courses to share between 2... heartwerk [Heartwork] ... The portions served by cafes/restaurants in the UK has increased dramatically over the last two years, which is a shame. I used to like to have a starter, main and desert, but I can only ever manage a main now due to the large sizes served.Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release 19/07/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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