The owner and the workers are extremely friendly and nice," wrote Yelp user Matt L. Learn more about Holydog here. What to order: The Life Changer, Chili Man's Choice. What customers say: "I would have to admit that I have never been a fan of any hot dogs until I tried Chili Man's hot dog.

So many options to choose from: spicy, specials, and plain ole types of hot dogs. I always [go] for the Chili Man's Choice," wrote Yelp user Katherine G. Learn more about Chili Man here.

What customers say: "I've only eaten here once, but my mouth is so happy. The injera is deliciously sour. I had the beef tips and they are delicious. The beef sambusa was perfectly spicy. I haven't had Ethiopian food this good in many years," wrote Yelp user Michelle W.

Learn more about Madina Cuisine here. What customers say: "I consulted Yelp to find a local, non-chain eatery for lunch. My fellow Yelpers gave Scott's Diner a 5-star rating which was enough to convince me to give it a try. I was not disappointed. This is a small diner, right on the main street of New Concord and only a short distance from the John and Annie Glenn Museum.

I tried their chili cheeseburger which is listed on the menu as one of their specialties. It was one of the top two or three chili cheeseburgers I've ever had," wrote Yelp user Jim H.

Learn more about Scott's Diner here. What customers say: "Four J's is the place we go to when I'm craving Thai food! We've been here a few times now, and this place never disappoints. Favorite here are their noodles, you can't go wrong with either the Pad See Ew or the Pad Thai here.

For appetizers, their spring rolls are a must! Super fresh and that sauce is to die for. They're very generous with their portions, and the service is always super quick and wonderful. We go here often, it's definitely a hidden gem and a must-try," wrote Yelp user Shu E.

What to order: Steak-and-eggs breakfast burrito, vegan burrito. What customers say: "Got the steak and eggs breakfast burrito and the carne asada burrito. Loved that they toasted the tortilla to a beautiful crisp. You just gotta make sure you eat it fresh.

Great amount of filling. They actually include a good portion of meat in their burritos, instead of rice or bean filler," wrote Yelp user Leah L.

Learn more about La Osita here. What to order: Christie's and Cliff's breakfast specials. What customers say: "This place is the definition of an incredible hole-in-the-wall deli. It's a family-run shop and clearly has lots of regulars. These are easily some of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had.

We got the Christie's and Cliff's breakfast specials and were blown away by the generous portions, great quality of ingredients, and the most stunning cheese pull we've seen in a sandwich," wrote Yelp user Elizabeth L.

Learn more about Christie's Deli here. What customers say: "The ratings tell all the story you need to know! We stayed in the area for a few days, and this was our go-to breakfast spot. Delicious coffee, with lots of fun options if you're looking to switch things up maple, Nutella, lavender, etc.

but the winner is the egg melt on sourdough. As a self-proclaimed breakfast sandwich connoisseur, Caf Bar delivers one of the best I've had. On top of all this, if you order pick-up online it takes just min!

Highly recommend if in the area," wrote Yelp user Andrew F. Learn more about Caf Bar here. What to order: Chicken biscuit with sausage gravy, breakfast burrito.

What customers say: "Best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. Get in early. The place fills up fast. Limited seating. Great place for a light breakfast," wrote Yelp user Michael S. Learn more about Millstone Biscuit Co here.

What customers say: "I've been here many times. It's always busy. You may have to wait a few minutes to order and get your coffee but it's not outrageous.

The staff are friendly and helpful. Usual prices for coffee. There's a small meeting room upstairs. Nice variety of coffee and eats. Places to sit inside and out although I have been here when seating options were not available," wrote Yelp user Cherlyn L.

Learn more about The Green Bean Coffeehouse here. What customers say: "Never had Somalian food but this is a great place to start. Their breakfast is really where it's at. Definitely get yourself a chai and the smokin BBQ chicken sambusa is delicious.

In second place is the beef sambusa, for me. This is also a hidden gem with ample seating and a quiet environment to meet with a friend or get some work done. Make sure to order ahead [if] you're not dining in," wrote Yelp user Peyton W. Learn more about The Horn here.

What customers say: "The food was very nostalgic for me from when I lived in Argentina. Amazingly authentic," wrote Yelp user Ben M. Learn more about Del Campo Empanadas here. What to order: Mac-and-cheese burger, pulled-pork burger. What customers say: "If you drive through and only have time for one stop this has to be it.

Burger perfection. Amazing service. Perfect stop after a hike in the park, or a break on a drive through town. Between the group we tried all the burgers and not one person wasn't blown away. I had the Mac and cheese burger. The mustard and green chilis added the best flavor.

Every bite was everything you want. Also had the fries, and I love a good shoestring, thinner fry so I was all about them. There's a reason these burgers are some of the top in the nation. Go try them for yourself," wrote Yelp user Ashley P.

Learn more about Capitol Burger here. What customers say: "Found this restaurant on Yelp's top New England list and it definitely deserves its spot.

Came here for lunch and sat outside, only to have it start raining shortly after. The staff were very kind and quickly found us a seat inside. The steak pho Pho Tai we had was phenomenal. It was so hearty and savory and not too salty. The noodles were also super chewy and had a good texture!

I drank the whole bowl, which I usually never do. Super solid pho place. Definitely would come back," wrote Yelp user Allison L. Learn more about Pho Hong here. What to order: Lamb bowl, chocolate-chip cookies.

What customers say: "Great service. Very friendly owners and staff. The food is great quality for the price. The interior is updated and clean. Highly recommend," wrote Yelp user Zag W. Learn more about My Avocado Mexican Grill With a Mediterranean Twist here.

What customers say: "Best banh mi sandos in Seattle, period stuffed with so much meat and herbs. My go-to is the grilled pork and a bowl of bun bo hue, then dip the sando in the broth while eating.

Then, grab some baked goods on the way out for later," wrote Yelp user Johnny Y. What customers say: "Popped in for my first-ever Filipino food and was delighted!!

The place is nicely decorated and clean, the walls have chalk art, and the menu offerings too! The staff are friendly and helpful in deciding what to order — the portions were large and tasty! We ordered the sweet and sour chicken with noodles and chicken adobo with steamed rice," wrote Yelp user April W.

Learn more about Philippines Best Food here. What customers say: "Amazing! I recommend Blue Star to anyone looking for new spots in Milwaukee. Authentic, delicious, and so much food for your money," wrote Yelp user Samantha H.

Learn more about Blue Star Cafe here. What to order: Scallion chicken noodles, steamed buns. What customers say: "Love this place! It's tiny and we probably never would've stopped here if not for the great reviews.

We're so glad we did! We ordered the pork rice, chicken scallion noodles, and an assortment of steamed buns. Everything was excellent and the owners were so incredibly nice! Get there early because they have a limited number of steamed buns," wrote Yelp user Holly L.

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gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Faced with greater time constraints from work, childcare, and commuting, they often turn to convenience foods.

Convenience foods are defined as types of foods that save time in food acquisition, preparation, and cleanup. Convenience foods are restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food from grocery stores. The ready-to-eat food encompasses many types of food ranging from bananas to frozen pizza that require little or no preparation.

Although these convenience foods save time, they tend to have lower nutritional values and can be more expensive than food that takes more time to prepare. More specifically, we examine how each factor affects foods with varying degree of convenience that consumers purchase: fast-food, full-service restaurant meals, ready-to-eat foods from grocery stores, or non-ready-to-eat foods from grocery stores.

Employment creates time constraints from both the time spent working and the time spent commuting. These time constraints shift consumer demand from grocery store foods to restaurant meals. The shift to full-service restaurants is most notable when all adults in the household are employed.

The bar is welcoming, with a variety of refreshing margaritas and other cocktails, beers, and wines. Gas station grub.

Yes, most of the diners lined up at the counter are there for greasy American-style food, but those in the know descend on the gas station for its momos, Himalayan dumplings with puckered tops. Thanks to a well-seasoned, garlicky marinade, the cubes of pig are so much more than fat stacked on fat.

A colorful salad of greens and cherry tomatoes provides a respite from the debauchery along with fragrant white rice.

Nothing fishy about it — Fish Taco at the trendy Boro in Tysons delivers fresh, flavorful tacos that hit the spot. There are 11 taco types, but go for the blackened fish variation. Diners will be refreshed with this light, healthy option that is wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and served with tangy chile-lime sauce, cabbage, and mango pico de gallo.

The casual-dining Fish Taco also features authentic appetizers, greens, bowls, and more — all at a neighborhood taqueria with a homegrown vibe. Chicken parmigiana has it all.

The avatar of New York—style perfection starts with a flattened breast of crispy chicken. Tangy tomato sauce bursts from beneath milky, blistered mozzarella. Since , the Di Cola family of Monte di Procida near Naples read: real Italians has been serving up slices of pizza and plates of parm that are more representative of American eats than their own traditions.

The best part? Market St. on a weekday to find the long tables in the sunwashed room filled with diners slurping its fortifying soups. Besides the options for various cuts of beef, tripe, and meatballs, pho can also be ordered with succulent sliced chicken.

The deeply flavored broth, supple noodles, crunchy sprouts, herbs, fresh chile, and full-flavored beef come together for a deeply satisfying meal — whatever the time of day. Only the bravest souls dare try the Medic with its Carolina reaper-fueled heat. Multiple locations — Levitt. This gourmet specialty shop will transport you to Italy thanks to the aisles upon aisles of imported Italian pastas, oils, sauces, and more.

Beyond the grocery portion of the shop, do not skip over the deli, where Philadelphia-style Italian subs reign supreme. Koshary is a vegan meal so delectable that even the most devoted flesh fanatics will crave it. Koshary combines ditalini pasta with chickpeas, lentils, and rice in a garlicky, cumin-redolent tomato sauce.

The collection of varied textures includes a crown of fried onions. Everyone who loves Korean food that goes beyond the barbecue grill knows that it is essentially a meat-and-potatoes cuisine. The best example of this is the beloved gamja tang, a stew of potatoes and tender, bone-in pork neck.

The answer is hard-to-find wooguhji tang, which replaces the spuds with braised napa cabbage. Even at an early lunch, the secret is out at Ko Hyang House. Each bubbling broth comes with a trio of banchan. The highlight of these may seem redundant to those already feasting on spicy cabbage soup, but save room for the effervescent kimchi.

The best bet is to get both raisin-speckled rice and saucy linguine, along with cubes of lamb that melt with lamb-y ecstasy in each bite, but never step over the line into gaminess. Freshly made hot sauce illuminates palates more than it burns them; the flavor of the green sauce is unforgettable.

George Mason Dr. Manassas is best known for its Civil War history, but La China Poblana Taqueria is giving that a run for its money. Those fortunate enough to dine at this unassuming Mexican restaurant will be drawn to it again and again, seeking the taste of the outstanding birria tacos.

Guests devour this shredded beef brisket with cheese, finely chopped cilantro, and onion, and served with a side of rich consommé sauce. The authentic flavor has hints of savory, sweet, earthy, smoky, and spicy seasonings.

La China Poblana Taqueria is a casual, inexpensive spot serving classic southern Mexican cuisine. Stop in for a historic meal in a historic spot. The bakery portion of the business earns top billing with crisp, airy baguettes that are baked fresh every day.

For diners, that day begins at 8 a. with breakfast banh mi filled with eggs, cheese, and a selection of meats. But the kitchen really gets rolling at lunchtime, when diners put in their orders for sandwiches filled with a delightful diversity of meats and vegetables.

Among these, we recommend the dac biet, a standard for a reason thanks to its collection of meats that includes a swipe of pâté and layers of headcheese, ham, and pork roll. Soaring to the ceiling are cardboard pizza boxes ready for the onslaught of orders beginning from noon until late that evening.

The unassuming strip mall location in Haymarket is open and cheerful, and its Day-of-the-Dead décor provides a colorful welcome. The zesty chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bathed in a generous portion of mouthwatering Buffalo sauce.

The Outlaw taco is another notable winner — tender skirt steak, chorizo, fresh guacamole, pickled onion, jalapeños, cotija, cilantro, and chicharrones deep-fried pork rinds combine to create an inviting flavor.

Inside is a spicy, zesty soba noodle salad punctuated with a colorful Asian-style slaw. Licks of sesame seeds, peanut sauce, and sweet chile keep every mouthful novel. For a few more dollars, you can make the wrap less than vegan with the addition of chicken, salmon, or even a crispy crab cake.

Washington St. But this high-ceilinged Woodbridge restaurant serves both with flavor to spare. And the mofongo in its name?

Owner Luz Oliveras has been perfecting the recipe for her mofongo for most of her adult life. She served it to her family for years before she opened this restaurant in , and it shows. This popular, family-friendly sit-down restaurant and bar offers up a gigantic pulled pork sandwich that will make you squeal with joy.

The pork is piled high — a juicy, flavorful, generous portion — with just the right amount of seasoning. Diners have the option of any of 10 side dishes and seven housemade sauces with their sandwich.

Owner Brian Varani, aka Big Mook, creates all the enticing rubs and sauces, and the entire menu is scratch-made from local ingredients. Enjoy barbecue lovingly crafted in this roomy restaurant, or pick up a family pack to go.

This rustic Irish pub in Old Town has plenty of Gaelic charm. It pours Guinness of course along with a serious roster of draft and bottled beers, offers live entertainment, and serves hearty, homestyle Irish-American food.

A hefty bronzed slice covers much of the plate. It is generously but not overwhelmingly burnished with meaty gravy. The well-seasoned filling, a mash-up of sausage, beef, minced onions, and mashed potatoes tucked under the rich, old-fashioned pie crust, adds up to quintessential comfort fare.

It comes with well-cooked vegetables or cottage fries. Keep it simple for dessert with Jameson cake — or go for another Guinness. The stylishly arranged hipster bistro offers the dish — also called drunken noodles — as hot and spicy wok-fried rice noodles with a choice of meat.

Add to that a healthy dose of holy basil, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and garlic chile. This Bangkok street food is known as a hangover cure. Hangover or not, come for casual elegance, snappy service, and satisfying dining, as you nimbly nibble on these notable noodles, no anger necessary.

Fill up your glass by pulling one of 12 taps at Ono Brewing Company and find a table. While the barbecue is first-rate, the 4-inch-tall beef on weck is a beloved sandwich originating in Buffalo, New York, and it is not easily found in these parts. As is tradition, beef on weck comes on a caraway seed roll, with fiery horseradish sauce, but Odd adds warm roast beef jus for dipping.

If you like heat, ask for extra horseradish. Fancy phenomenal poultry at a popular pub? Park Lane Tavern offers a massive Alpine chicken sandwich in a charming setting.

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More specifically, we examine how each factor affects foods with varying degree of convenience that consumers purchase: fast-food, full-service restaurant meals, ready-to-eat foods from grocery stores, or non-ready-to-eat foods from grocery stores.

Employment creates time constraints from both the time spent working and the time spent commuting. These time constraints shift consumer demand from grocery store foods to restaurant meals.

The shift to full-service restaurants is most notable when all adults in the household are employed. Households where all the adults are employed purchase 12 percent less ready-to-eat food from grocery stores and 72 percent more food from full-service restaurants than households where not all adults are employed.

Having children in the household also affects convenience food choices, both because parents select foods they believe their children will eat, and because parents spend time taking care of children and therefore have less time to prepare food.

Households with children purchase 19 percent more fast-food meals and 38 percent less full-service restaurant meals than households without children. However, as the number of children in the household increases, they purchase more foods from grocery stores and less from restaurants.

In addition, single parents, who do not have a partner to help out with child care, purchase 14 percent more ready-to-eat foods than all other households. Financial resources also play an important role in convenience food choices. Convenience foods from fast-food or full-service restaurants tend to be more expensive than those bought from grocery stores.

Not surprisingly, as household incomes rise, households shift from ready-to-eat food from grocery stores to fast-food and full-service restaurant meals. Checking ahead can help you avoid sticker shock and make different plans if necessary. Restaurant meals in the United States are notoriously huge.

Their portions often easily feed two or more. Thus, it can pay to get creative with various ways to split meals. You can ask your server to bring an extra plate. We did this for several years with our son, and servers in most restaurants are accustomed to it.

Another option is to order a couple of entrees to share family-style with everyone at the table. We frequently order two entrees for three or four people to share. We especially like to do this at restaurants where the food comes in separate dishes from the ones you eat on, which is a perfect setup for sharing.

Some restaurants specifically advertise family-style dining. Others, such as barbecue joints and American-style Chinese restaurants, make it easy to share. You can also try splitting one adult entree between two children, ordering a la carte and sharing sides, or splitting appetizers and desserts.

Any way you can share food helps pare down the total bill as well as reduce wasted food. Appetizers and starters usually cost less than entrees but can often be a fairly substantial size. Plenty of restaurants offer what some may consider complete meals as appetizers.

Buffalo wings that come with veggies are one example, and some restaurants even serve their appetizer chicken tenders with fries. Likewise, soup and salad cover all the bases and are typically cheaper than your average entree. Some restaurants offer all-you-can-eat refills on these items.

For example, you can get endless trips to the salad bar for one price at Ruby Tuesday. Or fill up on unlimited refills of soup, salad, and breadsticks at Olive Garden. Because restaurant portions are so large, kids meals are usually an adequate amount of food, even for grown-ups.

More important, they typically cost half as much. Some restaurants offer lower-priced lunch portions or an early bird special menu during lunch or early dinner hours typically 4pm to 6pm.

These include smaller portions of select dinner entrees. These have more adult-friendly options than kids menus, but many restaurants that offer them restrict them to older adult guests.

Sometimes, these appetizers and entrees are even large enough to split with someone else. If you want to keep the total cost of your bill down, skip all the extras. Nothing drives up the final price like ordering a bunch of drinks, appetizers, and desserts.

My family has gone out to eat more than once expecting to get a cheap dinner thanks to a free entree coupon only to be shocked at how much drinks like ice tea and soda hiked up our total bill. But if you want those courses, split them with another family member.

Appetizers are made to be shared, and restaurant desserts are usually generously sized. You can save your wallet by splitting them two or more ways.

Kids meals often come as a package deal. Make pasta salad ahead of time. Add in homemade baked goods like muffins and scones for a budget-friendly treat. Fill a cooler with whole foods. Healthy foods are often cheaper than processed snacks.

Plus, fiber-rich foods like vegetables and protein-rich snacks like hardboiled eggs keep you full for longer. Go to source Bring a block of cheese rather than buying processed, pre-sliced cheese.

Buy fresh fruit as a cheaper, sweet alternative to candy and dried fruit. Bring your favorite snacking veggies like celery, snap peas, and carrots. Eat them with your favorite dip hummus, ranch, etc.

Bring your own beverages. Cut down spending on coffee, soda, and alcohol. Fill a thermos with coffee before you hit the road. Either buy soda in bulk ahead of time or skip the soft drinks altogether. Carry multiple reusable water bottles with you, and fill them up at rest stops to stay hydrated.

Buy in bulk for longer road trips. Save money over several days with this strategy. Pick up your road trip snacks and staples in larger quantities. Go to source Here are some great foods to buy in bulk: Canned goods like tuna Dry goods like beans and rice which you can cook in advance Cereal Family-sized bags of your favorite snacks Pick generic brands for even more savings!

Purchase day-old goods. Scope out local bakeries or the discount section of the grocery store. Create quick grocery store meals instead of eating out. Opt for no-fuss choices like bread, peanut butter, fruit, and cheese to create a satisfying picnic lunch or dinner.

Go to source For breakfast, opt for choices like cold-soaked oats, premade hardboiled eggs, bread with jam or butter, and yogurt. For lunch, pick up your favorite deli meat, bread, and some leafy greens for a cheap sandwich option. For dinner, snag a cooked rotisserie chicken and some mixed greens, or make a hummus wrap with veggies and beans for a vegetarian option.

Use apps and the internet to find restaurant deals. Why pay full price at restaurants? Check sites like Groupon to find deals on food near you. Find cheap local restaurants. Ask locals for recommendations so you avoid the tourist traps.

Check sites like Yelp or Trip Advisor before you go to a restaurant so you can read reviews and know the approximate cost of a meal. Go for street food to save money and enjoy local ambience at the same time.

Plan your food stops ahead of time. Give yourself a better range of options and price points for food. But that fast option might not be the most affordable. Share your meals at restaurants. Order family style and reduce the number of entrees you order.

Sharing meals lets everyone try something different while cutting down on food waste from large restaurant portions. Alternatively, get your meals to go and split them into portions so you can get multiple servings out of each restaurant meal. Eat out during cheaper times. Get lunch instead of dinner, or eat early.

Lunch is usually cheaper than dinner at restaurants, and you can save big by going for happy hour deals and early bird specials. Stay at places where breakfast is included. Combine your food and lodging costs for one meal.

Since many breakfasts offer all-you-can-eat style buffets, you can even sneak a snack for the road. Find accommodations with a kitchen.

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We did this for several years with our son, and servers in most restaurants are accustomed to it. Another option is to order a couple of entrees to share family-style with everyone at the table. We frequently order two entrees for three or four people to share. We especially like to do this at restaurants where the food comes in separate dishes from the ones you eat on, which is a perfect setup for sharing.

Some restaurants specifically advertise family-style dining. Others, such as barbecue joints and American-style Chinese restaurants, make it easy to share.

You can also try splitting one adult entree between two children, ordering a la carte and sharing sides, or splitting appetizers and desserts. Any way you can share food helps pare down the total bill as well as reduce wasted food.

Appetizers and starters usually cost less than entrees but can often be a fairly substantial size. Plenty of restaurants offer what some may consider complete meals as appetizers. Buffalo wings that come with veggies are one example, and some restaurants even serve their appetizer chicken tenders with fries.

Likewise, soup and salad cover all the bases and are typically cheaper than your average entree. Some restaurants offer all-you-can-eat refills on these items. For example, you can get endless trips to the salad bar for one price at Ruby Tuesday.

Or fill up on unlimited refills of soup, salad, and breadsticks at Olive Garden. Because restaurant portions are so large, kids meals are usually an adequate amount of food, even for grown-ups. More important, they typically cost half as much.

Some restaurants offer lower-priced lunch portions or an early bird special menu during lunch or early dinner hours typically 4pm to 6pm.

These include smaller portions of select dinner entrees. These have more adult-friendly options than kids menus, but many restaurants that offer them restrict them to older adult guests. Sometimes, these appetizers and entrees are even large enough to split with someone else.

If you want to keep the total cost of your bill down, skip all the extras. Nothing drives up the final price like ordering a bunch of drinks, appetizers, and desserts. My family has gone out to eat more than once expecting to get a cheap dinner thanks to a free entree coupon only to be shocked at how much drinks like ice tea and soda hiked up our total bill.

But if you want those courses, split them with another family member. Appetizers are made to be shared, and restaurant desserts are usually generously sized. You can save your wallet by splitting them two or more ways. Kids meals often come as a package deal.

You get to choose one entree, one or two sides, a drink, and maybe a dessert, all for one price. In restaurants that make you choose one side, you can often still get two without paying extra — in theory, at least.

Like doorbusters on Black Friday , the aim is to rope customers in with free kids meals and then make money selling adult entrees. Restaurants that offer free kids meals typically do so on weekdays to draw customers in on their slow days. Even among chain restaurants, offers vary by location and can change at any time, so call ahead to confirm the deal.

Tipping your server is important, as most of their income comes from tips. But it can also add a significant amount to your total bill. If you eat out at least once per week, tips alone could add up to an extra restaurant meal every month.

But if you opt for takeout instead, you can save considerably on the tip portion of the bill. For example, if you opt for takeout, you may only need to leave a couple of dollars, depending on the size and complexity of your order. Plus, carryout is a convenient option for families with little ones, who often have difficulty waiting for their food or sitting still through long meals.

Instead, order ahead, pick it up, and take the meal to a park, where the kids can wiggle and squirm all they want or even play when they should be eating. We often pick up Subway or Panera sandwiches or some ice cream and eat while our son plays at a nearby park.

You can also cut back on the frequency of your dinners out, saving them for special occasions. Plus, you can put everything you save toward something even more fun, such as a family vacation.

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The shift to full-service restaurants is most notable when all adults in the household are employed. Households where all the adults are employed purchase 12 percent less ready-to-eat food from grocery stores and 72 percent more food from full-service restaurants than households where not all adults are employed.

Having children in the household also affects convenience food choices, both because parents select foods they believe their children will eat, and because parents spend time taking care of children and therefore have less time to prepare food.

Households with children purchase 19 percent more fast-food meals and 38 percent less full-service restaurant meals than households without children.

However, as the number of children in the household increases, they purchase more foods from grocery stores and less from restaurants. In addition, single parents, who do not have a partner to help out with child care, purchase 14 percent more ready-to-eat foods than all other households.

Financial resources also play an important role in convenience food choices. Convenience foods from fast-food or full-service restaurants tend to be more expensive than those bought from grocery stores.

Not surprisingly, as household incomes rise, households shift from ready-to-eat food from grocery stores to fast-food and full-service restaurant meals. On the other hand, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP provides program participants with funds to purchase food from grocery stores, and as a result, SNAP participants tend to buy more food from grocery stores and less from restaurants than non-participants who are eligible for SNAP.

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