What's happening to soul food? Regional and income differences in the African American diet

When African American diets are described in the literature, they usually r eflect traditional Southern diets. This study uses food consumption data fr om the USDA 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII ) to examine the African American diet. Foods consumed more frequently at b reakfast, lunch and dinner were found to differ by region and income. These findings indicate that dietary guidance must consider evolving economic, s ocial, cultural, environmental, and even ethnic changes within the African American community.