USDA ERS - Americans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a Day Preparing and Serving Food and Cleaning Up

USDA ERS - Americans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a Day Preparing and Serving Food and Cleaning Up

The average time spent in meal prep—preparing, serving, and cleaning up afterward—varies by gender, age, and employment status. Households with children and those participating in food assistance programs spend more time in meal prep than other households.

USDA ERS - Americans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a Day Preparing and Serving Food and Cleaning Up

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USDA ERS - Americans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a Day Preparing and Serving Food and Cleaning Up

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