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 reflect traditional Southern diets. This study uses food consumption data from the USDA 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) to examine the African American diet. Foods consumed more frequently at breakfast, lunch and dinner were found to differ by region and income. These findings indicate that dietary guidance must consider evolving economic, social, cultural, environmental, and even ethnic changes within the African American community.