Government study confirms that Americans love pizza

[Hum]

Everyone knows that Americans love pizza. But apparently the government just had to confirm it.

A new study released by the USDA analyzes the consumption habits of U.S. children and adults between 2007 and 2010. The study shows what is pretty much what is universally known: that Americans love pizza-- and eat it often.

On any given day 13 percent of adults eat pizza, according to the study. Other findings include:

--A higher percentage of males (15%) than females (11%) consumed pizza on any given
day.

--Children (2-19 years) are almost twice as likely to consume pizza than adults (20 years and over).

--From a dietary standpoint, pizza provided about one-third of the day?s total intake for calcium and almost 40 percent of daily sodium intake among Adult consumers.

--For adults, the majority of pizza was consumed at dinner, while children ate pizza at almost equal percentages for lunch and dinner.

The study also says that pizza has important nutrients, including calcium, fiber, potassium and lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes and other vegetables --and provides about one-third of the day?s total intake for calcium and more than one-half of the day?s total intake for lycopene.

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[xrobwx71]

Spend that money.......... New study says that Italians eat Pasta.  :|

[Rigby]

Shocking, I would have never guessed that people like Pizza. Definitely money well spent; now we need a study to see if people like chocolate.

[Xenon]

Next thing they will be telling me is that the sky is blue.

[theyarecomingforyou]

Spend that money.......... New study says that Italians eat Pasta.  :|

Shocking, I would have never guessed that people like Pizza. Definitely money well spent

You can't make informed decisions without having the relevant information. Given the obesity epidemic facing the US it is perfectly reasonable to examine the dietary habits of the nation, especially for a food as popular as pizza. That said, the limited scope of the report does mean that its value is questionable.

[Kalint]

People who say they dont like pizza never had Giordanos

[Trap]

Lol.

[Astra.Xtreme]

People who say they dont like pizza never had Giordanos

YES!  Or Gino's and Lou Malnati's.  Must be deep dish; else fail.

[Kalint]

YES!  Or Gino's and Lou Malnati's.  Must be deep dish; else fail.

I can tell you must be writing code today :)

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

 

 

You can't make informed decisions without having the relevant information. Given the obesity epidemic facing the US it is perfectly reasonable to examine the dietary habits of the nation, especially for a food as popular as pizza. That said, the limited scope of the report does mean that its value is questionable.

 

agreed. sounds absurd, but im sure there's much more to the study than what the article tells us.

People who say they dont like pizza never had Giordanos

absolutely some of the best pizza ive ever had in my life.

[Astra.Xtreme]

I can tell you must be writing code today :)

while (1)

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[ANON86364]

Home made all the way   :) Nothing like freshly prepared dough just as you like it with sauce just the way you like it with chucks of mozzarella and ham and roasted garlic and and and I'm gonna have to make some  :woot:

[techbeck]

Needed a study for this?

[spaceelf]

Well that settles that, I'm going to have to make some pizza today.

[Andre S. Veteran]

You can't make informed decisions without having the relevant information. Given the obesity epidemic facing the US it is perfectly reasonable to examine the dietary habits of the nation, especially for a food as popular as pizza. That said, the limited scope of the report does mean that its value is questionable.

How dare you make a nuanced comment going beyond the ironic connotation of the headline! You wouldn't happen to have, I don't know, read the article?

[_neutrino Veteran]

My Favorite pizza is not very standard at all :p

 

Dual Crust Bacon Lettuce Tomato Pizza :D

 

*other than that, a standard Pepperoni and Mushroom with Extra Garlic is the norm.

[Kalint]

My Favorite pizza is not very standard at all :p

 

Dual Crust Bacon Lettuce Tomato Pizza :D

 

*other than that, a standard Pepperoni and Mushroom with Extra Garlic is the norm.

Lettuce on a pizza!!  OUTRAGEOUS!

[DocM]

Whole grain crust. Heavy on the mushrooms, green & blazing hot peppers, diced garlic, red onions, black olives, cubed chicken or turkey, home made tomato sauce (VERY rich & spiced), and just a bit of finely shredded mozzarella and a dash of parmesan.

Extra points if done in covered charcoal grill with mesquite chips.

[123456789A]

Further research needed to know if Americans also like hamburgers.

[+Raze Subscriber²]

Further research needed to know if Americans also like hamburgers.

Don't forget the fries!

[Kalint]

Further research needed to know if Americans also like hamburgers.

Survey saysssss YES!

 

And yes that is bacon wrapped around cheese curds.  God I love Wisconsin cuisine!

[Kalint]

while (1)

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ohhh endless fun!!!

[redfish]

Huh? 13% of adults on any given day eating pizza means 13% of adults on any given day eat pizza, not that everyone loves it.

 

I like pizza well enough, but prefer other foods generally, because pizza tends to be pretty greasy. I tend to like focaccias with toppings better, because they're less greasy. Pizza is a nice comfort food, but generally I only eat it at parties where people order it. Otherwise, I'd never eat it.

[BoDEAN]

Government wasting (errrr, spending) on a study that already states the obvious.  Well done (clap clap)

[Skin]

 

That said, the limited scope of the report does mean that its value is questionable.

 

 

yeah, it does.