Rice consumption in the United States: recent evidence from food consumption surveys.

Background: Little is known about rice consumption, related food intake patterns, and the nutritional contribution that rice provides in the diets of Americans.

Objective: To provide information about rice consumption in the United States and the diets of rice consumers.

Design: Data come from the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (1994-1996) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2002).

Sociodemographic, knowledge, and attitudinal factors related to meat consumption in the United States.

Objective: To provide information about meat consumption and factors that explain differences among subpopulations, and to evaluate how knowledge and attitudes about nutrition and awareness of diet and health influence meat consumption.

Design: The 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals provided two nonconsecutive 24-hour recalls. The Diet and Health Knowledge Survey was administered at least 1 week after the last 24-hour recall.