The Role of Time Use in Promoting Healthy Energy Balance

Cathleen D. Zick

No 312392, Contractor and Cooperator Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: This study assesses the relationship between time use and body mass index (BMI) and shows time use changes since the 1970s. The analyses suggest eating-related time, food preparation time (for women only), and television viewing time are all linked to BMI. Between 1975-76 and 2006-07, American women and men spent less time in primary eating/drinking activities and more in secondary eating/drinking. Food preparation and clean-up time declined substantially for women while it increased modestly for men. Television/video viewing time rose modestly. Analyses suggest that socio-demographic shifts, especially the decline in married couples with minor children, the decline in men’s employment, and the rise in women’s employment, may be contributing to less healthy weight-related time use choices.

Keywords: Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety; Health Economics and Policy; Research Methods/Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 64
Date: 2011-12
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.312392

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