date:Jul 17, 2013
older are more likely to buy prepared foods for dinner, 18- to 34-year-olds tend to purchase afternoon or evening snacks from retail outlets, and seniors are more likely to consume prepared foods for lunch. Additionally, younger adults are more likely to choose pizza, hot dogs and burgers than consumers aged 50 and older, who are more likely to buy fried and non-fried chicken. The most popular prepared entrees purchased from retail outlets are chicken, pizza, macaroni and cheese and sandwiches.