10 Questions
In the ______ 1970s, the UK witnessed a remarkable transformation in the nation's dietary habits.
late
Data from the ______ to the early 2000s reveals a striking shift in household spending on food.
1980s
In 1980, a staggering 58% of household expenditure on food was dedicated to ______, unprocessed ingredients used for home-cooked meals.
fresh
Over the following two decades, this proportion shrank dramatically to just ______%, while spending on convenience, pre-packaged foods almost doubled.
28
Spending on convenience, pre-packaged foods almost doubled from ______% to 44%.
26
What was the primary reason for the shift in household spending on food from 1980 to the early 2000s?
Increase in consumer preference for convenience
What proportion of household expenditure on food was dedicated to convenience, pre-packaged foods in 1980?
26%
Which of the following food categories experienced a decline in household spending from 1980 to the early 2000s?
Fresh, unprocessed ingredients
What was the primary characteristic of the food items that accounted for 58% of household expenditure in 1980?
Fresh, unprocessed, and used for home-cooked meals
What can be inferred about the eating habits of the UK population from 1980 to the early 2000s?
There was a significant decrease in the consumption of home-cooked meals
Study Notes
Changes in UK Dietary Habits
- In the late 1970s, the UK experienced a significant shift in dietary habits.
- In 1980, 58% of household expenditure on food was spent on fresh, unprocessed ingredients for home-cooked meals, including oils, salts, sugars, and meats.
- By the early 2000s, this proportion had decreased to 28%.
- Over the same period, spending on convenience, pre-packaged foods almost doubled from 26% to 44%.
- Between 1980 and the early 2000s, there was a notable shift from fresh ingredients to convenience foods in household expenditure on food.
Changes in UK Dietary Habits
- In the late 1970s, the UK experienced a significant shift in dietary habits.
- In 1980, 58% of household expenditure on food was spent on fresh, unprocessed ingredients for home-cooked meals, including oils, salts, sugars, and meats.
- By the early 2000s, this proportion had decreased to 28%.
- Over the same period, spending on convenience, pre-packaged foods almost doubled from 26% to 44%.
- Between 1980 and the early 2000s, there was a notable shift from fresh ingredients to convenience foods in household expenditure on food.
This quiz explores the significant shift in UK dietary habits between the late 1970s and early 2000s, including changes in household expenditure on food.
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