Some factors do not influence eating habits. Married couples where both spouses work are no more or no less likely to eat three meals a day than are all married couples. Men and women show no significant differences in their habits, nor do the different regions of the country. College graduates are just a little more likely than high school grads to eat three meals a day. Only slight differences in eating habits exist by occupation, with one exception.
Executives are a little more inclined to get their three square meals per day.
When sit-down meals go away, so do eating utensils. Three-quarters of the foods included in their report are entrees. Those most likely to exist on microwave egg rolls, burritos, and bagels are young adults, people in precision craft occupations, and families with teenagers. But household members at all levels of income, education, employment, and region are almost equally likely to eat with their hands. Inc. Copyright 1997 Cowles Business Media.