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Collecting data on eating patterns, obesity risk, and food access: The Food & Eating Module
Author(s) -
Hamrick Karen S,
Andrews Margaret,
Guthrie Joanne
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a53-e
Subject(s) - respondent , meal , obesity , portion size , psychology , environmental health , gerontology , medicine , food science , political science , chemistry , pathology , law
The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) collects information on how Americans spend their time. Sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the ATUS is a continuous, monthly survey that started in January 2003. Estimates from the Survey show the range of detailed activities performed daily, how much time is spent in each activity, and how time is allocated by demographic group, labor force status, and weekdays versus weekends. In October 2005, the ATUS Food & Eating Module was added. Because the ATUS only collects time diary information on the respondent's primary activity, all eating occurrences are not reported. As a consequence, the Module contains questions on eating while engaged in other activities, such as while watching TV. The Module also includes questions on height and weight; participation in the Food Stamp Program and school meals program; grocery shopping and meal preparation; and household income. Understanding individuals' time use patterns will provide insight into eating patterns, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, as well as understanding the time constraints faced by food assistance participants. This presentation will discuss the Module questions, survey methodological issues, the status of the Module, and the research questions. Source of funding: Economic Research Service.