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A Comparison of Group Differences in Food Consumption Using Household Refuse

Michael D. Reilly, Melanie Wallendorf

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Five explanations of group differences in food consumption (national identity, ethnicity, region, income, and minority status) are tested. Data on consumption of 38 food items come from household refuse analysis for 11 social groups. Differences are best explained by regional proximity, followed by minority status. Income was least powerful, although still statistically significant.

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Five explanations of group differences in food consumption (national identity, ethnicity, region, income, and minority status) are tested. Data on consumption of 38 food items come from household refuse analysis for 11 social groups. Differences are best explained by regional proximity, followed by minority status. Income was least powerful, although still statistically significant.

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Five explanations of group differences in food consumption (national identity, ethnicity, region, income, and minority status) are tested. Data on consumption of 38 food items come from household refuse analysis for 11 social groups. Differences are best explained by regional proximity, followed by minority status. Income was least powerful, although still statistically significant.

Key concepts: Consumption (sociology), Food consumption, Food group, Group (periodic table), Food science, Business, Psychology, Economics

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