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Eating and Health Module (ATUS): Related Resources


Overview Current Findings History of USDA Time Use Studies Documentation Related Resources Quick Facts

University of Maryland Population Research Center's American Time Use Survey Resource Center—Hosts a user forum for researchers using the ATUS data.

Metabolic Equivalents for Activities in the American Time Use Survey—Bridge between the Compendium of Physical Activities and the ATUS Activity Lexicon.

American Time Use Survey Extract Builder—Data extractor that can make the ATUS microdata easier to use.

How Much Time Do Americans Spend Eating?—Describes time Americans spent on eating and drinking beverages in 2006.

Who Has Time to Cook?—Analysis of how family resources affect food preparation time.

How Much Time Do Americans Spend Preparing and Eating Food?—Describes time Americans spent on grocery shopping, food preparation, and eating in 2003.

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Updated date: February 11, 2009