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| One in six young people 'eat fast food twice a day' | One in six young people 'eat fast food twice a day' |
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| One in six young people eat fast food twice a day, according to a survey of the nation's eating habits. | One in six young people eat fast food twice a day, according to a survey of the nation's eating habits. |
| The BBC Good Food Nation Survey found that most people eat fast food on average on two days per week. | The BBC Good Food Nation Survey found that most people eat fast food on average on two days per week. |
| But in the 16 to 20-year-old category one in six ate fast food at least twice a day, with one in eight eating the same among 21 to 34-year-olds. | But in the 16 to 20-year-old category one in six ate fast food at least twice a day, with one in eight eating the same among 21 to 34-year-olds. |
| The study of more than 5,000 people found that half thought "a meal isn't a meal without meat". | The study of more than 5,000 people found that half thought "a meal isn't a meal without meat". |
| However, the same proportion were unaware how much meat is a recommended daily amount. | |
| The Department of Health advises an average of no more than 70g per day, which is the equivalent of two-and-a-half rashers of bacon, but nearly one in four think it is at least double that. | The Department of Health advises an average of no more than 70g per day, which is the equivalent of two-and-a-half rashers of bacon, but nearly one in four think it is at least double that. |
| The survey found a fifth of men (21%) and 32% of 16 to 21-year-old men and women eat meat at least three times a day. | The survey found a fifth of men (21%) and 32% of 16 to 21-year-old men and women eat meat at least three times a day. |
| The typical adult now eats meat at least twice a day and has only six meat-free days a month. | The typical adult now eats meat at least twice a day and has only six meat-free days a month. |
| Christine Hayes, brand editorial director of BBC Good Food, said it showed it was "easy to be confused about the amount of meat one can enjoy while still eating a healthy, balanced diet". | Christine Hayes, brand editorial director of BBC Good Food, said it showed it was "easy to be confused about the amount of meat one can enjoy while still eating a healthy, balanced diet". |
| She added: "Those who do eat meat can still cook a Sunday roast and eat the occasional steak when balanced with some meat-free dishes." | She added: "Those who do eat meat can still cook a Sunday roast and eat the occasional steak when balanced with some meat-free dishes." |
| What foods do our bodies need to stay healthy? | What foods do our bodies need to stay healthy? |
| The foods we need to eat can be divided into five separate groups. | The foods we need to eat can be divided into five separate groups. |
| The survey found the average household spends £54.65 a week on food, about £20 on eating out and £10 on takeaways. | The survey found the average household spends £54.65 a week on food, about £20 on eating out and £10 on takeaways. |
| That is a fall from £57.30 spent on food shopping in 2015 - a difference of £137.80 annually. | That is a fall from £57.30 spent on food shopping in 2015 - a difference of £137.80 annually. |
| It also found that 49% eat fresh food less than once a day in an average week, with nearly one in 10 eating fresh food no more than once a week. | It also found that 49% eat fresh food less than once a day in an average week, with nearly one in 10 eating fresh food no more than once a week. |
| Favourite meals | Favourite meals |
| The poll also found that classic British dishes such as fish and chips and a full English breakfast had dropped out of the nation's top five favourite meals. | |
| The top five meals in 2016, according to the survey, were: | The top five meals in 2016, according to the survey, were: |
| However among the 16 to 20-year-olds the top five meals were: |