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. 2021 Jan 27;24(17):5730–5742. doi: 10.1017/S1368980021000367

Table 3.

Survey-weighted averages of nutritional outcomes for selected years*

Nutritional outcomes 2008 2013 2018
Mean se Mean se Mean se
Total calories 1374 5·8 1274 5·5 1201 4·7
Healthy groups
  Fruit (kcal) 21 0·2 18 0·2 22 0·2
  NS vegetables§ (kcal) 16 0·1 17 0·1 18 0·1
Unhealthy groups
  Processed meat (kcal) 53 0·4 49 0·4 53 0·4
  SSB (kcal) 72 0·7 60 0·6 49 0·5
  Junk foods (kcal) 351 1·7 335 2·6 306 1·5
Nutrients of concern
  Saturated fat (g) 17 0·1 17 0·1 18 0·1
  Sugar (g) 90 0·4 81 0·4 71 0·3
  Na (mg) 2665 14·4 2410 12·1 2300 11·8
  Saturated fat (% of kcals) 26 % 0·1 % 25 % 0·0 % 24 % 0·0 %
  Sugar (% of kcals) 11 % 0·0 % 12 % 0·0 % 13 % 0·0 %

NH, non-Hispanic; NS, non-starchy; SSB, sugar-sweetened beverages.

*

Estimates are not adjusted for household characteristics but are adjusted using survey weights to obtain nationally representative estimates.

Since values are calculated using Nielsen’s survey weights, se are presented rather than sd.

Total calories and all food groups are expressed in units of calories purchased per capita per d. Nutrients presented in grams or milligrams are also expressed in units per capita/d. Percentages are calculated by converting grams of saturated fat (or sugar) purchased in a year to calories from saturated fat (or sugar) and dividing by total calories for the same year.

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Vegetables refer to packaged non-starchy vegetables. Mixed dishes include foods like canned soups and frozen entrees. Junk foods include salty snacks, grain and dairy-based desserts, sweeteners, toppings, candy and chocolate.