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Scientific Data Documentation

Diet Practices, Food Frequency, Intake, Age 6 months - 74 years (1982-1984)

DSN: SEE DIET PRACTICES DATASET NAMES


ABSTRACT

HISPANIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY, 1982-84

 Mexican Americans
 Cuban Americans
 Puerto Ricans

 The Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HHANES) was conducted
 from July 1982 through December 1984.  The data on the tape documented here
 are from all three portions of the survey:

     Mexican Americans
          Residing in selected counties of Texas, Colorado, New Mexico,
             Arizona, and California
          Surveyed from July 1982 through November 1983
          9,894 persons sampled; 8,554 interviewed; 7,462 examined

     Cuban Americans
          Residing in Dade County (Miami), Florida
          Surveyed from January 1984 through April 1984
          2,244 persons sampled; 1,766 interviewed; 1,357 examined

     Puerto Ricans
          Residing in New York City area, including parts of New Jersey
             and Connecticut
          Surveyed from May 1984 through December 1984
          3,786 persons sampled; 3,369 interviewed; 2,834 examined
Caution Notice

                                 C A U T I O N

              BEFORE USING THIS DATA TAPE, PLEASE READ THIS PAGE.

 *  Read the accompanying description of the survey, "The Plan and Operation
    of the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey", DHHS
    Publication No. (PHS) 85-1321 before conducting analyses of the data on
    this tape.

 *  Two aspects of HHANES, especially, should be taken into account when
    conducting any analyses:  the sample weights and the complex survey
    design.

 *  Analyses should not be conducted on data combined from the three portions
    of the survey (Mexican-American, Cuban-American, Puerto Rican).

 *  HHANES is a survey of Hispanic households and some of the sample persons
    included on this tape are not of Hispanic origin.  A detailed description
    of the data codes dealing with national origin or ancestry appears in the
    NOTES section of this document.

 *  Examine the range and frequency of values of a variable before conducting
    an analyses of data.  The range may include unusual or unexpected
    values.  The frequency counts may be useful to determine which analyses
    may be worthwhile.

 *  Language of interview, which may appear several places on this tape, can
    vary depending on the questionnaire (several used in the survey) and on
    whether the response was provided by the sample person or by a proxy.

 *  For some data items, reference is made to a note.  The notes (in a
    separate section of this document) may be very important in data
    analyses.  Attention to them is strongly urged.

 This Public Use Data Tape has been edited very carefully.  Numerous
 consistency and other checks were also performed.  Nevertheless, due
 especially to the large number of data items, some errors may have gone
 undetected.

 Please bring to the attention of NCHS any errors in the data tape or the
 documentation.  Errata sheets will be sent to people who have purchased the
 data tapes and corrections will be made to subsequently released data tapes.

 In publications, please acknowledge NCHS as the original data source.  The
 acknowledgment should include a disclaimer crediting the authors for
 analyses, interpretations, and conclusions; NCHS should be cited as being
 responsible for only the collection and processing of the data.  In
 addition, NCHS requests that the acronym HHANES be placed in the abstracts
 of journal articles and other publications based on data from this survey in
 order to facilitate the retrieval of such materials through automated
 bibliographic searches.  Please send reprints of journal articles and other
 publications that include data from this tape to NCHS.

     Division of Health Examination Statistics
     National Center for Health Statistics
     Center Building, Room 2-58
     3700 East-West Highway
     Hyattsville, MD   20782

 Public Use Data Tapes for the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination
 Survey will be released through the National Technical Information Service
 (NTIS) as soon as the data have been edited, validated, and documented.  A
 list of NCHS Public Use Data Tapes that can be purchased from NTIS may be
 obtained by writing the Scientific and Technical Information Branch, NCHS.

     Scientific and Technical Information Branch
     National Center for Health Statistics
     Center Building, Room 1-57
     3700 East-West Highway
     Hyattsville, MD   20782
     301-436-8500
BACKGROUND

 Introduction

 The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) collects, analyzes, and
 disseminates data on the health status of Americans.  The results of
 surveys, analyses, and studies are made known primarily through publications
 and the release of computer data tapes.  This document contains details
 required to guide programmers, statistical analysts, and research scientists
 in the use of a Public Use Data Tape.

 From 1960 through 1980 NCHS conducted five population-based, national health
 examination surveys.  Each survey involved collecting data by direct
 physical examination, the taking of a medical history, and laboratory and
 clinical tests and measurements.  Questionnaires and examination components
 have been designed to obtain and support analyses of data on certain
 targeted conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and anemia.  Beginning
 with the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I) a
 nutrition component was added to obtain information on nutritional status
 and dietary practices.  The numbers of Hispanics in these samples were,
 however, insufficient to enable adequate estimation of their health
 conditions.  From 1982 through 1984 a Hispanic Health and Nutrition
 Examination Survey (HHANES) was conducted to obtain data on the health and
 nutritional status of three Hispanic groups:  Mexican Americans from Texas,
 Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California; Cuban Americans from Dade
 County, Florida; and Puerto Ricans from the New York City area, including
 parts of New Jersey and Connecticut.

 The general structure of the HHANES sample design was similar to that of the
 previous National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.  All of these
 studies have used complex, multistage, stratified, clustered samples of
 defined populations.  The major difference between HHANES and the previous
 surveys is that HHANES was a survey of three special subgroups of the
 population in selected areas of the United States rather than a national
 probability sample.  A detailed presentation of the design specifications is
 found in Chapter 5 of "Plan and Operation of the Hispanic Health and
 Nutrition Examination Survey, 1982-84" (Ref. No. 1).

 Data collection began with a household interview.  Several questionnaires
 were administered:

     *  A Household Screener Questionnaire (HSQ), administered at each
        selected address, for determining household eligibility and for
        selecting sample persons.

     *  A Family Questionnaire (FQ), administered once for each family
        containing sample persons, which included sections on family
        relationships, basic demographic information for sample persons and
        head of family, Medicare and health insurance coverage, participation
        in income assistance programs, and housing characteristics.

     *  An Adult Sample Person Questionnaire (ASPQ), for persons 12 through
        74 years which, depending on age, included sections on health status
        measures, health services utilization, smoking (20 through 74 years),
        meal program participation, and acculturation.  Information on the
        use of medicines and vitamins in the past two weeks was also obtained.

     *  A Child Sample Person Questionnaire (CSPQ), for sample persons 6
        months through 11 years which included sections on a number of health
        status issues, health care utilization, infant feeding practices,
        participation in meal programs, school attendance, and language use.
        Information on the use of medicines and vitamins in the past two
        weeks was also obtained.

 At the Mobile Examination Center two questionnaires were administered and an
 examination performed:

     *  An Adult Sample Person Supplement (ASPS), for sample persons 12
        through 74 years, which included sections on alcohol consumption,
        drug abuse, depression, smoking (12 through 19 years), pesticide
        exposure, and reproductive history.

     *  A Dietary Questionnaire (DQ), for persons 6 months through 74 years,
        by which trained dietary interviewers collected information about
        "usual" consumption habits and dietary practices, and recorded foods
        consumed 24-hours prior to midnight of the interview.

     *  An examination which included a variety of tests and procedures.  Age
        at interview and other factors determined which procedures were
        administered to which examinees.  A dentist performed a dental
        examination and a vision test.  Technicians took blood and urine
        specimens and administered a glucose tolerance test, X-rays,
        electrocardiograms, and ultrasonographs of the gallbladder.
        Technicians also performed hearing tests and took a variety of body
        measurements.  A physician performed a medical examination focusing
        especially on the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, and
        musculoskeletal systems.  The physician's impression of overall
        health, nutritional and weight status, and health care needs were
        also recorded.  Some blood and urine specimen analyses were performed
        by technicians in the examination center; others were conducted under
        contract at various laboratories.

 Because the HHANES sample is not a simple random one, it is necessary to
 incorporate sample weights for proper analysis of the data.  These sample
 weights are a composite of individual selection probabilities, adjustments
 for noncoverage and nonresponse, and poststratification adjustments.  The
 HHANES sample weights, which are necessary for the calculation of point
 estimates, are located on all data tapes in positions 184-213.  Because of
 the complex sample design and the ratio adjustments used to produce the
 sample weights, commonly used methods of point and variance estimation and
 hypothesis testing which assume simple random sampling may give misleading
 results.  In order to provide users with the capability of estimating the
 complex sample variances in the HHANES data, Strata and Pseudo Primary
 Sampling Unit (PSU) codes have been provided on all data tapes in positions
 214-217.  These codes and the sample weights are necessary for the
 calculation of variances.

 There are computer programs available designed for variance estimation for
 complex sample designs.  The balanced repeated replication approach (Ref.
 No. 2) is used in &REPERR and a linearization approach is used in &PSALMS to
 calculate variance-covariance matrixes.  Both routines are available within
 the OSIRIS IV library (Ref. No. 3).  SURREGR (Ref. No. 4) and SUPERCARP
 (Ref. No. 5) are programs that calculate variance-covariance matrixes using
 a linearization approach (Ref. No. 6) (Taylor series expansion).  Another
 program, SESUDAAN (Ref. No. 7) calculates standard errors, variances, and
 design effects.  (Note:  This version of SESUDAAN should not be used to
 obtain variances for totals.)  SURREGR and SESUDAAN are special procedures
 which run data under the SAS system (Ref. No. 8).

 Even though the total number of examined persons in this survey is quite
 large, subclass analyses can lead to estimates that are unstable,
 particularly estimates of variances.  Consequently, analysis of subclasses
 require that the user pay particular attention to the number of sample
 persons in the subclass and the number of PSU's that contain at least one
 sample person in the subclass.  Small sample sizes, or a small number of
 PSU's used in the variance calculations, may produce unstable estimates of
 the variances.

 A more complete discussion of these issues and possible analytic strategies
 for examining various hypotheses is presented in Chapter 11 of "Plan and
 Operation of the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1982-84"
 (Ref. No. 1) and in an earlier NCHS methodology (Series 2) publication (Ref.
 No. 9).

 Some users, however, may not have access to the computer programs for
 estimating complex sample variances or may want to do their preliminary
 analyses without using them.  In addition, variance estimates calculated
 from HHANES data through use of the programs described previously are likely
 to be unstable because there were so few sample areas for each portion of
 HHANES.  This instability is not due to there being too few people in the
 sample but may be due to the fact that the sample was selected from
 relatively few areas.  Therefore, the following discussion is designed to
 provide an alternative approach to deal with the unavailability of software
 and the small number of PSU's.  The approach is based on using average
 design effects (Ref. No. 10).

 The design effect, defined as the ratio of the variance of a statistic from
 a complex sample to the variance of the same statistic from a simple random
 sample of the same size, that is,


     DESIGN EFFECT (DEFF) =    COMPLEX SAMPLE VARIANCE
                             -----------------------------
                             SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLE VARIANCE

 is often used to show the impact of the complex sample design on variances.
 If the design effect is near 1, the complex sample design has little effect
 on the variances and the user could consider assuming simple random sampling
 for the analysis.

 Some illustrative design effects for HHANES data on this tape are given in
 the following tables.  The design effects in the tables are the average for
 the age groups usually presented in NCHS Series 11 publications.  If the
 average design effect for a subgroup was less than 1.0 (implying an
 improvement over simple random sampling), it was coded as 1.0.

 The following guidelines were used in the calculation of the average design
 effects:

     1.  Exclude all persons of non-Hispanic origin,
     2.  Exclude all estimates for large age ranges, such as all ages
         combined or 'all adults', and
     3.  Exclude all estimates where the proportion of the subpopulation with
         the specific characteristic or condition was zero percent or one
         hundred percent.

 Design effects tend to be larger when age groups are combined, just as they
 are when the sexes are combined, as shown in the tables.  The data in the
 tables give the user an idea of the range in design effects for selected
 response variables from this data tape.  If a response variable is not one
 shown in the tables take the range into account; it is possible that a user
 could have one of the higher, rather than one of the lower, design effects.

 Suppose, for example, that of the 266 Mexican-Americans males ages 35-44
 years in the sample, 40.1 percent drank whole milk seldom or never.

 Assuming simple random sampling, the variance for the percent is calculated
 by converting the percent to a proportion and using the standard formula for
 the variance of a proportion,

          pq
     V =  --
           n

 This variance (V) multiplied by the design effect (DEFF) provides an
 estimate of the variance from a complex sample of the same sample size (n).
 In the example above,

          (.401) (.599)
     V =
               266

       =  .0009 = variance for a simple random sample

 Then, multiplying by the design effect,

       =  (.0009) (1.7)

       =  .0015 = estimated variance for the complex sample

 In a similar way, the complex sample variance of a mean can be determined by
 multiplying the simple random sample variance of the mean by the appropriate
 design effect.

 The user can then proceed with estimating confidence intervals and testing
 hypotheses in the usual manner.

 The user should recognize that this approach does not incorporate the
 variance covariance matrix.  In most cases, this leads to a slight
 overestimate of the variance because the covariance terms, which are
 subtracted in the variance of a ratio, in general are positive.  Thus, in a
 borderline case, the null hypothesis would be less likely to be rejected
 (Ref. No. 11).

 Alternative or better approaches may exist or be developed.  Users who want
 to suggest such approaches, or who want the latest information should
 contact the Scientific and Technical Information Branch (address given in
 the beginning of this documentation).
Table 1

           Average Design Effects, by Sex, for Selected Variables --
                            Mexican-American Portion

                                  Mean or      Tape      Both    Male   Female
         Variable               Proportion   Positions   Sexes

 On a Special Diet                  p           414       1.1     1.0     1.2
 Use Salt (seldom or never)         p         453-455     3.0     2.3     2.2
 Skim Milk (seldom or never)        p         473-475     4.2     2.4     3.0
 Whole Milk (seldom or never)       p         476-478     2.3     1.7     1.7
 Organ Meat (seldom or never)       p         500-502     1.3     1.0     1.2
 Beef (at least once daily)         p         512-514     1.5     1.0     1.4
 Bread (1-6 times per week)         p         551-553     2.2     1.4     2.0
 Vegetables, all kinds
   (at least once daily)            p         572-574     1.8     1.8     1.2

 Source:  NCHS, HHANES, 1982-84, Tape Number 6525, Version 2.
Table 2

           Average Design Effects, by Sex, for Selected Variables --
                             Cuban-American Portion

                                  Mean or      Tape      Both    Male   Female
         Variable               Proportion   Positions   Sexes

 On a Special Diet                  p           414       0.9     1.2     1.0
 Use Salt (seldom or never)         p         453-455     1.2     1.3     1.1
 Skim Milk (seldom or never)        p         473-475     1.2     1.2     1.1
 Whole Milk (seldom or never)       p         476-478     1.6     1.1     1.4
 Organ Meat (seldom or never)       p         500-502     1.2     1.0     1.1
 Beef (at least once daily)         p         512-514     1.3     1.2     1.1
 Bread (1-6 times per week)         p         551-553     1.0     1.3     1.1
 Vegetables, all kinds
   (at least once daily)            p         572-574     1.1     1.0     1.0

 Source:  NCHS, HHANES, 1982-84, Tape Number 6525, Version 2.
Table 3

           Average Design Effects, by Sex, for Selected Variables --
                              Puerto Rican Portion

                                  Mean or      Tape      Both    Male   Female
         Variable               Proportion   Positions   Sexes

 On a Special Diet                  p           414       1.0     1.5     1.3
 Use Salt (seldom or never)         p         453-455     1.1     1.3     1.2
 Skim Milk (seldom or never)        p         473-475     3.2     1.2     3.3
 Whole Milk (seldom or never)       p         476-478     2.7     1.6     2.0
 Organ Meat (seldom or never)       p         500-502     1.8     1.1     1.7
 Beef (at least once daily)         p         512-514     1.5     1.3     1.3
 Bread (1-6 times per week)         p         551-553     1.2     1.4     1.0
 Vegetables, all kinds
   (at least once daily)            p         572-574     1.4     1.9     1.0

 Source:  NCHS, HHANES, 1982-84, Tape Number 6525, Version 2.
METHODS

 DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES

 Data presented in Sections E through H and the family relationships data in
 Section J were collected on the Household Screener and Family
 Questionnaires.  Data presented in Sections K and L were collected on the
 Dietary Questionnaire which was administered in the mobile examination
 center.  Completed interview schedules were reviewed in the survey's field
 offices and again at the data processing center of NCHS by clerical
 editors.  The editors checked the forms for completeness, clarity, and
 compliance with skip patterns, and they coded items such as industry and
 occupation.  At the data processing center the questionnaires were keyed and
 verified on key-to-disk data entry equipment under the control of programs
 that checked for valid codes and ranges, compliance with skip patterns, and
 consistency.  After being keyed, data were reedited by analysts for
 reasonableness and consistency and for compliance with instructions for
 sampling and questionnaire administration.

 The general tape description format is Tape Position X Item X Counts.  The
 item (field) may be a tape descriptor (e.g., Version Number), a sample
 person descriptor (e.g., Age at Interview), or a question (e.g., Is sample
 person covered by Medicare?).  Where appropriate, data entries are presented
 by codes.  Frequency counts are given for each code.  The counts are
 included to help the user in planning analyses and in verifying that
 programs account for all data.  The data source is given also (e.g., from
 Family Questionnaire).  In some cases, a note is referenced.  The notes
 contain explanations of the item (e.g., how Poverty Index is calculated).

 The questionnaire data have undergone many quality control and editing
 procedures.  The responses of sample persons to some questions may appear
 extreme or illogical.  Self-reported data, especially, are subject to a
 number of sources of variability, including recall and other reporting
 errors.  In the data clean-up process, responses that varied considerably
 from expected were verified through direct review of the collection form or
 a copy of it.  Such responses may not represent fact, but they are included
 as recorded in the field.  The user must determine if these responses should
 be included in analyses.

 Responses to "other" and "specify" were recoded to existing categories, if
 possible.  For responses that could not be recoded, new code categories were
 created if the information was deemed analytically useful.  Caution should
 be used in interpreting the data from these new categories because there is
 no way of knowing which other respondents would have selected one of the new
 categories if given the option.

 For the dietary questionnaires there are two codes for missing information:
 8's, and blanks.  A code "8", which is labeled as "blank but applicable", is
 used to indicate that a sample person should have a data value for a
 particular item but for varying reasons that value is unavailable.  Blanks
 were used to follow skip patterns, i.e., when a question was not supposed to
 be asked or was not applicable.  The "don't know" codes (9, 99, 999) were
 used only when given as a printed response on the original questionnaire.

 The dietary interview in HHANES was administered to all sample persons by a
 trained interviewer.  The dietary questionnaire included three sections - a
 single 24-Hour Recall, questions on general Dietary Practices, and a Food
 Frequency.  To ascertain "general" dietary practices, questions were asked
 about the use, type, and duration of special diets, food preparation, and
 eating habits.  The Food Frequency was used to collect specific information
 about daily and weekly food consumption over time (three months prior to the
 interview).  These data included foods eaten on weekends and holidays.

 The questionnaire data have undergone numerous quality control and editing
 procedures.  During data collection, randomly chosen Food Frequencies were
 cross-checked with the respondent's corresponding 24-hour recall for
 consistency in recall.  During data processing, unusual and extreme values
 were checked and verified and inconsistencies were noted in Section N.  For
 questions with an "other" category, the dietary interviewers wrote the
 explanation on the dietary form.  This information was recoded into new or
 existing categories.

 The Food Frequency Questionnaire consisted of food groups adapted from
 NHANES II and was expanded to include foods common to Mexican Americans,
 Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans.  Each of the food groups included foods
 with similar ingredients and nutrient compositions.

 Copies of the questionnaires, both in English and Spanish, can be found in
 the plan and operation report for HHANES (Ref. No. 1).  Detailed information
 on dietary questionnaire contents or interviewing and quality control
 techniques is found in the Dietary Interviewer's Instruction Manual (Ref.
 No. 12), interviewing procedures is contained in the household interviewer's
 manual (Ref. No. 13), and the mobile examination center interviewer's manual
 (Ref. No. 14).  These manuals are available upon request from:

     Division of Health Examination Statistics
     National Center for Health Statistics
     Center Building, Room 2-58
     3700 East-West Highway
     Hyattsville, MD   20782
     301-436-7080
TAPE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

     TAPE POSITIONS 1-400 contain data categories common to all data tapes:
     sociodemographic data, family composition, family income, residence and
     household.  Sample weights are also in this set of data.

     TAPE POSITIONS 401+ contain data categories unique to this data tape.

     SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA - SAMPLE PERSON (E)

           1-5     Sample Person Sequence Number
          6-15     Survey and Tape Identifiers
            16     Examination Status
            17     Language of Interview
         18-21     Date of Interview
         22-25     Date of Examination
         26-29     Date of Birth
         30-32     Age at Interview
         33-38     Age at Examination
         39-43     Family Number
         44-45     Relationship to Head of Family
            46     Sex
            47     Race
         48-49     National Origin or Ancestry
         50-52     Birth Place
            53     National Origin Recode
         54-56     Education
            57     Marital Status
            58     Service in Armed Forces
         59-69     Work/Occupation/Employment
         70-95     Health Insurance/Health Care Support
         96-99     Income Assistance/Public Compensation or Support

     SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA - HEAD OF FAMILY (F)

           100     Interview and Examination Status
       102-105     Date of Birth
       106-108     Age at Interview
           109     Sex
           110     Race
       111-112     National Origin or Ancestry
       113-115     Birth Place
       116-118     Education
           119     Marital Status
           120     Service in Armed Forces
       121-131     Work/Occupation/Employment

     FAMILY COMPOSITION AND INCOME DATA (G)

       132-133     Number of People in Family
       134-135     Number of Sample People in Family
       136-138     Combined Family Income
       139-143     Per Capita Income
       144-146     Poverty Index
       147-162     Income, Food Stamps

     RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD DATA (H)

           163     Size of Place
           164     Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area
       165-166     Number of People in Household
       167-168     Number of Sample People in Household
       169-170     Number of Rooms
           171     Kitchen Facilities Access
       172-183     Heating/Cooling Equipment

     SAMPLE WEIGHTS (I)

       184-189     Examination Final Weight
       190-195     Interview Final Weight
       196-201     GTT/Ultrasound Weight
       202-207     Audiometry/Vision Weight
       208-213     Pesticide Weight
       214-215     Strata Code
       216-217     Pseudo PSU Code

     FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS (J)

       218-400     Data not yet available

     DIETARY PRACTICES (K)

       401-404   Tape Number
       405-406   Respondent Code
       407-412   Date of Recall
           413   Day of Recall
       414-469   Dietary Practices
           414   Special Diets
       415-425   Purpose of the Diet
       426-438   Type of Diet
       439-444   Length of the Diet
           445   Source of the Diet
           446   Duration of the Diet
       447-452   Changes in Eating Habits
       453-455   Use of Salt at the Table
       456-458   Meals Purchased Outside of the Home
       459-461   Use of Convenience Foods
       462-463   Use of Herbal Tea
       464-465   Who Usually Cooks the Meals at Home
       466-467   Fats Used to Fry Foods
           468   Breakfast Consumption
           469   Snack Consumption

   FOOD FREQUENCY (L)

       470-643   Food Frequency
           470   Instruction Box for Dietary Frequency
           471   Dietary Frequency Completion Code
           472   Language of Interview for Dietary Questionnaire
       473-490   Dairy Foods
       491-493   Mixed Dishes
       494-499   Shellfish and Fish
       500-502   Organ Meats
       503-505   Poultry
       506-514   Meats
       515-517  Eggs
       518-520   Soups
       521-544   Fats and Oils
       545-547   Cold or Hot Cereals
       548-559   Grain Products
       560-562   Legumes
       563-571   Fruits
       572-583   Vegetables
       584-586   Bananas, Plantains
       587-595   Sweets
       596-601   Desserts
       602-610   Alcoholic Beverages
       611-622   Coffee and Tea
       623-628   Diet Sodas and Water
       629-631   Salty Snacks
       632-643   Miscellaneous Items

   TOTAL NUTRIENT INTAKES (M)

         651-    Data not yet available.
RECORD LAYOUT

 Sociodemographic Data - Sample Person
 Positions 1-21

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         E.  SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA - SAMPLE PERSON (POS 1-99)
              Source:  Family Questionnaire (FQ)
                       Household Screener Questionnaire (HSQ)

   1-5  Sample person sequence number7462
        00001-09894  Mexican Americans         7462      -      -
        10002-12238  Cuban Americans              -   1357      -
        13001-16785  Puerto Ricans                -      -   2834

  6-12  Blank

    13  Portion of survey
        1  Mexican-American (M)                7462      -      -
        2  Cuban-American (C)                     -   1357      -
        3  Puerto Rican (P)                       -      -   2834

    14  Family Questionnaire missing
        1 Yes                                    21      6     10  See Note 1
        2 No                                   7441   1351   2824

    15  Version number                         7462   1357   2834
        2

    16  Examination status
        1  Examined                            7462   1357   2834  See Note 2
        2  Not examined                           0      0      0

    17  Language of interview (Pos. 1-400)                         FQ
        1  English                             4513    244   1229
        2  Spanish                             2929   1107   1595
        Blank                                    20      6     10

        Date of interview                                          HSQ 4
 18-19  01-12  Month                           7462   1357   2834
 20-21  82-84  Year                            7462   1357   2834

        Date of examination
        From survey control record
 
 Positions 22-43

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

 22-23  01-12  Month                           7462   1357   2834
 24-25  82-84  Year                            7462   1357   2834

        Date of birth                                              HSQ 2e
 26-27  01-12  Month                           7462   1357   2834
        88     Blank but applicable               0      0      0
 28-29  08-84  Year                            7462   1357   2834
        88     Blank but applicable               0      0      0

 30-31  Age at interview (computed)
        01-74  (See next column for units)     7462   1357   2834

    32  Age at interview units                                     HSQ 2f
        1  Years                               7342   1349   2796
        2  Months                               120      8     38

        Age at examination (computed)
        Positions 33-38 are all 0 for non-
        examined persons.
 33-34  00-75  Years                           7462   1357   2834
 35-36  00-11  Months                          7462   1357   2834
 37-38  00-30  Days                            7462   1357   2834

 39-43  Family number                                              See Note 3
        00002-03529                            7462      -      -
        04005-04922                               -   1357      -
        07001-08584                               -      -   2834

 Positions 44-60

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

 44-45  What is sample person's relationship                       HSQ 2b
        to head of family?  Sample person is:                      See Note 4
        01  Head of family living alone (1      145     56    113
              family with only 1 member)
        02  Head of family, with no related      76     23     24
              persons in household (2+
              persons in household)
        03  Head of family, with related       1582    369    678
              persons in household
        04  Wife of head (husband living at    1299    300    296
              home and not in Armed Forces)
        05  Wife of head (husband living at       5      0      0
              home and is in Armed Forces)
        06  Husband of head (wife living at      35     12     37
              home and not in Armed Forces)
        07  Husband of head (wife living at       0      0      0
              home and is in Armed Forces)
        08  Child of head or head's spouse     3769    484   1437
        09  Grandchild of head or head's        217     32    115
              spouse
        10  Parent of head or head's spouse      57     35     33
        11  Other relative (includes ex-        273     46    101
              spouse, daughter-in-law, etc.)
        12  Foster child                          4      0      0

    46  Sex                                                        FQ B-4
        1  Male                                3516    636   1237
        2  Female                              3946    721   1597

    47  Observed race                                              FQ B-5
        1  White                               7213   1300   2462  See Note 5
        2  Black                                 76     15    152
        3  Other                                  8      3     73
        8  Blank but applicable                  72     15     59
        9  Not observed                          72     18     78
        Blank                                    21      6     10

 48-49  Sample person's national origin or                         HSQ 2c
        ancestry.                                                  See Note 6
        01  Mexican/Mexicano                   1641      1      1
        02  Mexican-American                   5202      0      0
        03  Chicano                             102      0      0
        04  Puerto Rican                          7      3   2596
        05  Boricuan                              0      0     36
        06  Cuban                                 4   1069     20
        07  Cuban-American                        0    222      0
        08  Hispano - specify                   150     14     26
        09  Other Latin-American or other        37     18     41
              Spanish - specify
        00  Other - specify                     276     30    114
        10  Spanish-American                     22      0      0
        11  Spanish (Spain)                      21      0      0

 50-52  In what state or foreign country                           FQ B-6
        was sample person born?                                    See Note 7
        001-118  State/country code            7403   1345   2771
        888      Blank but applicable            38      6     53
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    53  National origin recode                                     See Note 8
          "Hispanic" = Mexican-American in
          Southwest, Cuban-American in
          Florida and Puerto Rican in New
          York City area.

        1  "Hispanic"                          7197   1291   2645
        2  Not "Hispanic"                       265     66    189

 54-55  What is the highest grade or year of                       FQ B-7
        regular school sample person has
        ever attended?
        00     Never attended or kinder-       1476    116    446
                 garten only
        01-08  Elementary grade                3118    556   1090
        09-12  High school grade               2119    400   1011
        13-16  College                          581    243    225
        17     Graduate school                   70     30     14
        88     Blank but applicable              77      6     38
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    56  Did sample person finish that                              FQ B-8
        grade/year?
        1  Yes                                 3938    853   1436
        2  No                                  1934    368    861
        8  Blank but applicable                  93     14     81
        Blank                                  1497    122    456

    57  Is sample person now married,                              FQ B-9
        widowed, divorced, separated, or
        has he or she never been married?
        0  Under 14 years of age               2953    297   1000
        1  Married - spouse in household       2600    632    660
        2  Married - spouse not in household     70     17     54
        3  Widowed                              161     50     66
        4  Divorced                             214     92    155
        5  Separated                            159     21    149
        6  Never married                       1265    241    730
        8  Blank but applicable                  19      1     10
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    58  Did sample person ever serve in the                        FQ B-11
        Armed Forces of the United States?
        1  Yes                                  416     27    145
        2  No                                  3557    952   1409
        8  Blank but applicable                   7      3     14
        Blank                                  3482    375   1266

    59  During the past 2 weeks, did sample                        FQ B-12
        person work at any time at a job or
        business, not counting work around
        the house?
        1  Yes                                 2210    622    613
        2  No                                  1751    349    930
        8  Blank but applicable                  19     11     25
        Blank                                  3482    375   1266

    60  Even though sample person did not                          FQ B-13
        work during those 2 weeks, did he
        or she have a job or business?
        1  Yes                                   46     13     23
        2  No                                  1704    334    902
        8  Blank but applicable                  20     13     30
        Blank                                  5692    997   1879

 Positions 61-80

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

    61  Was sample person looking for work                         FQ B-14
        or on layoff from a job?
        1  Yes                                  217     43     60
        2  No                                  1533    304    865
        8  Blank but applicable                  20     13     30
        Blank                                  5692    997   1879

    62  Which, looking for work or on layoff                       FQ B-15
        from a job or both?
        1  Looking                              146     34     44
        2  Layoff                                46      6      8
        3  Both                                  23      2      7
        8  Blank but applicable                  22     14     31
        Blank                                  7225   1301   2744

 63-65  What kind of business or industry                          FQ B-19
        does sample person work for?                               See Note 9
        010-932  Industry code                 2429    665    681
        990      Blank but applicable            49     18     37
        Blank                                  4984    674   2116

 66-68  What kind of work was sample                               FQ B-20
        person doing?                                              See Note 9
        003-889  Occupation code               2432    666    681
        999      Blank but applicable            46     17     37
        Blank                                  4984    674   2116

    69  Class of worker                                            FQ B-22
        1  An employee of a private company,   1912    543    551
              business or individual for
              wages, salary, or commission
        2  A Federal government employee         74      6     21
        3  A State government employee          124     19     17
        4  A Local government employee          169     17     56
        5  Self-employed in own incorporated     17     12      7
              business or professional
              practice
        6  Self-employed in own unincorpora-    131     67     27
              ted business, professional
              practice, or farm
        7  Working without pay in family          3      0      0
              business or farm
        8  Blank but applicable                  46     18     38
        0  Never worked or never worked at a      2      1      1
              full-time civilian job lasting
              2 weeks or more
        Blank                                  4984    674   2116

    70  Is sample person now covered by                            FQ C-2
        Medicare?
        1  Covered                              303    107    139
        2  Not covered                         7129   1237   2674
        8  Blank but applicable                   6      6     11
        9  Don't know                             3      1      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    71  Is sample person now covered by the                        FQ C-3
        part of Social Security Medicare
        which pays for hospital bills?
        1  Yes                                  270    100    124
        2  No                                    18      4      5
        8  Blank but applicable                  15      6     20
        9  Don't know                             6      3      1
        Blank                                  7153   1244   2684

    72  Is sample person now covered by that                       FQ C-4
        part of Medicare which pays for
        doctor's bills?  This is the Medi-
        care plan for which he or she or some
        agency must pay a certain amount
        each month.
        1  Yes                                  269    100    111
        2  No                                    17      5     17
        8  Blank but applicable                  15      6     20
        9  Don't know                             8      2      2
        Blank                                  7153   1244   2684

    73  Type of Medicare coverage                                  FQ C-5
        As shown on Medicare card
        1  Hospital                               0      0      0
        2  Medical                                2      0      0
        3  Card not available                     3      0      2
        4  Hospital and medical                   5      3      0
        8  Blank but applicable                  15      6     20
        Blank                                  7437   1348   2812

        HEALTH INSURANCE                                           See Note 10

    74  Is sample person covered by any                            FQ C-11
        health insurance plan which pays
        any part of a hospital, doctor's,
        or surgeon's bill?
        1  Yes                                 4094    818   1011
        2  No                                  3326    526   1796
        8  Blank but applicable                  13      7     16
        9  Don't know                             8      0      1
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    75  Is sample person covered by a plan                         FQ C-9
        that pays any part of hospital
        expenses?
        1  Yes                                 4039    806    955
        2  No                                     6      7      9
        8  Blank but applicable                  54     12     55
        9  Don't know                             8      0      8
        Blank                                  3355    532   1807

    76  Is sample person covered by a plan                         FQ C-10
        that pays any part of a doctor's or
        surgeon's bills for operations?
        1  Yes                                 4034    804    945
        2  No                                    22     11     28
        8  Blank but applicable                  36     10     35
        9  Don't know                            15      0     19
        Blank                                  3355    532   1807

        Many people do not carry health                            FQ C-13/15
        insurance for various reasons.
        Which of these statements describes
        why sample person is not covered by
        any health insurance (or Medicare)?
        (Positions 77-80)

 77-78  Main Reason
        01  Care received through Medicaid      267     31    854
              or Welfare
        02  Unemployed, or reasons related      350     40    114
              to unemployment
        03  Can't obtain insurance because       24      2     15
              of poor health, illness or age
        04  Too expensive, can't afford        1767    280    506
              health insurance
        05  Dissatisfied with previous           50      3      3
              isurance
        06  Don't believe in insurance           31      4      8
        07  Have been healthy, not much sick-   206     23     31
              ness in the family, haven't
              needed health insurance
        08  Military dependent, (CHAMPUS),       45      1     15
              Veteran's benefits
        09  Some other reason - not specified     2      0      7
        10  Some other reason - specified       255     35     58
        88  Blank but applicable                118     34     77
        Blank                                  4347    904   1146

 79-80  Second Reason
        00  No second reason reported          2573    339   1374
        01  Care received through Medicaid       70     17     58
              or Welfare
        02  Unemployed or reasons related to    109     30     30
              unemployment
        03  Can't obtain insurance because of     4      2      3
              poor health, illness or age
        04  Too expensive, can't afford         168     20    132
              health insurance
        05  Dissatisfied with previous           15      1      2
              insurance
        06  Don't believe in insurance           18      3      3
        07  Have been health, not much sick-     47      4      8
              ness in the family, haven't
              needed health insurance
        08  Military dependent, (CHAMPUS),        0      0      2
              Veteran's benefits
        09  Some other reason - not specified     0      0      0
        10  Some other reason - specified        25      8      7
        88  Blank but applicable                 86     29     69
        Blank                                  4347    904   1146

 Positions 81-99

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

 81-87  Blank

    88  During the last 12 months, has sample                      FQ D-6
        person received health care which has
        been or will be paid for by Medicaid?
        1  Yes                                  537    101   1076
        2  No                                  6859   1242   1708
        8  Blank but applicable                  45      7     40
        9  Don't know                             0      1      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    89  Does sample person have a Medicaid                         FQ D-8
        card?
        1  Yes                                  530    104   1144
        2  No                                  6872   1232   1647
        8  Blank but applicable                  39     15     33
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    90  Status of sample person's Medicaid                         FQ D-9
        card?
        1  Medicaid card seen - current         382     84    832
        2  Medicaid card seen - expired           7      0     12
        3  No card seen                         128     17    274
        4  Other card seen                        0      0      0
        5  Other card seen (specify)              5      0      2
        8  Blank but applicable                  47     18     57
        Blank                                  6893   1238   1657

    91  Is sample person now covered by any                        FQ D-11
        other public assistance program that
        pays for health care?
        1  Yes                                   54      2     28
        2  No                                  7376   1348   2780
        8  Blank but applicable                  11      1     15
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    92  Does sample person now receive                             FQ D-13
        military retirement payments from
        any branch of the Armed Forced or a
        pension from the Veteran's Admini-
        stration?  Do not include VA disa-
        bility compensation.
        1  Yes                                   56      4      9
        2  No                                  7373   1346   2806
        8  Blank but applicable                  12      1      9
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    93  Which does sample person receive:                          FQ D-14
        the Armed Forces retirement; the
        VA pension; or both?
        1  Armed Forces                          16      0      2
        2  Veteran's Administration              30      0      5
        3  Both                                   4      4      1
        8  Blank but applicable                  18      1     10
        Blank                                  7394   1352   2816

    94  Is sample person now covered by                            FQ D-16
        CHAMP-VA, which is medical insurance
        for dependents or survivors of dis-
        abled veterans?
        1  Yes                                   45      4     10
        2  No                                  7388   1346   2806
        8  Blank but applicable                   8      1      6
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    95  Is sample person now covered by any                        FQ D-18
        other program that provides health
        care for military dependents or sur-
        vivors of military persons?
        1  Yes                                   41      4      8
        2  No                                  7387   1346   2804
        8  Blank but applicable                  13      1     12
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    96  Is sample person included in the                           FQ D-2
        AFDC, "Aid to Families With Dependent
        Children", assistance payment?
        1  Yes                                  394     39    650
        2  No                                  7020   1304   2134
        8  Blank but applicable                  27      6     39
        9  Don't know                             0      2      1
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    97  Does sample person now receive the                         FQ D-4
        "Supplemental Security Income" or
        "SSI" gold-colored check?
        1  Yes                                  131     44    135
        2  No                                  7285   1295   2659
        8  Blank but applicable                  25     12     30
        9  Don't know                             0      0      0
        Blank                                    21      6     10

    98  Does sample person have a disability                       FQ D-20
        related to his or her service in the
        Armed Forces of the United States?
        1  Yes                                   48      2     14
        2  No                                   346     20    108
        8  Blank but applicable                  29      8     37
        Blank                                  7039   1327   2675

    99  Does sample person now receive com-                        FQ D-21
        pensation for this disability from
        the Veteran's Administration?
        1  Yes                                   31      1      9
        2  No                                    17      1      4
        8  Blank but applicable                  29      8     38
        Blank                                  7385   1347   2783

 Sociodemographic Data - Head of Family

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         F.  SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA - HEAD OF FAMILY (POS 100-131)
             Source:  Family Questionnaire (FQ)
                      Household Screener Questionnaire (HSQ)

     100  Interview and examination status of                      See Note 4
          head of family
          1  Selected as sample person,        5523   1076   2098
                interviewed on Adult Sample
                Person Questionnaire, and
                examined
          2  Selected as sample person,         338     62     79
                interviewed on Adult Sample
                Person Questionnaire, but
                not examined
          3  Selected as sample person, not     218     34     23
                interviewed, and not examined
          4  Not selected as sample person     1362    179    624
          Blank                                  21      6     10

     101  Blank

          Date of birth                                            HSQ 2e
 102-103  01-12         Month                  7413   1348   2830
          88            Blank but applicable     49      9      4
 104-105  08-86, 89-88  Year                   7440   1353   2832
          88            Blank but applicable     22      4      2

 106-107  Age at interview
          17-95  Years                         7462   1357   2834

     108  Blank

     109  Sex                                                      FQ B-4
          1  Male                              5982   1069   1331
          2  Female                            1460    282   1493
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     110  Observed race                                            FQ B-5
          1  White                             7138   1282   2511  See Note 5
          2  Black                               75     27    165
          3  Other                                6      3     58
          8  Blank but applicable               106     31     59
          9  Not observed                       117      8     31
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 111-112  Head of family's national origin                         HSQ 2c
          or ancestry.                                             See Note 6
          01  Mexican/Mexicano                 2068      0      3
          02  Mexican-American                 4523      0      0
          03  Chicano                            97      0      0
          04  Puerto Rican                       19      7   2503
          05  Boricuan                            0      0     29
          06  Cuban                               6   1197     46
          07  Cuban-American                      0     85      2
          08  Hispano - specify                 147     20     37
          09  Other Latin-American or other      54     17     39
                Spanish - specify
          00  Other - specify                   513     31    175
          10  Spanish-American                   17      0      0
          11  Spanish (Spain)                    18      0      0

 113-115  In what state or foreign country                         FQ B-6
          was head of family born?                                 See Note 7
          001-118  State/country code          7362   1331   2762
          888      Blank but applicable          80     20     62
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 116-117  What is the highest grade or year                        FQ B-7
          of regular school head of family
          has ever attended?
          00     Never attended or kinder-      250      7     35
                   garten only
          01-08  Elementary grade              2959    511    889
          09-12  High school grade             2896    411   1445
          13-16  College                       1002    336    363
          17     Graduate school                170     57     41
          88     Blank but applicable           165     29     51
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     118  Did head of family finish that                           FQ B-8
          grade/year?
          1  Yes                               5710   1171   2210
          2  No                                1316    137    492
          8  Blank but applicable               166     36     87
          Blank                                 270     13     45

     119  Is head of family now married,                           FQ B-9
          widowed, divorced, separated, or
          has he or she never been married?
          0  Under 14                             0      0      0
          1  Married - spouse in household     5706   1059   1295
          2  Married - spouse not in household  129      9    129
          3  Widowed                            333     48    133
          4  Divorced                           492    136    376
          5  Separated                          388     28    452
          6  Never married                      320     56    418
          8  Blank but applicable                74     15     21
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     120  Did head of family ever serve in                         FQ B-11
          the Armed Forces of the United
          States?
          1  Yes                               1478     64    383
          2  No                                5883   1265   2400
          8  Blank but applicable                81     22     41
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     121  During the past 2 weeks, did head                        FQ B-12
          of family work at any time at a job
          or business, not counting work
          around the house?
          1  Yes                               5443   1019   1283
          2  No                                1923    305   1504
          8  Blank but applicable                76     27     37
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     122  Even though head of family did not                       FQ B-13
          work during those 2 weeks, did he
          or she have a job or business?
          1  Yes                                101     19     28
          2  No                                1822    286   1476
          8  Blank but applicable                76     27     37
          Blank                                5463   1025   1293

     123  Was head of family looking for work                      FQ B-14
          or on layoff from a job?
          1  Yes                                510     61    118
          2  No                                1413    244   1384
          8  Blank but applicable                76     27     39
          Blank                                5463   1025   1293

     124  Which, looking for work or on                            FQ B-15
          layoff from a job or both?
          1  Looking                            270     43     69
          2  Layoff                             151     12     26
          3  Both                                85      3     17
          8  Blank but applicable                80     30     45
          Blank                                6876   1269   2677

 125-127  What kind of business or industry                        FQ B-19
          does head of family work for?                            See Note 9
          010-932  Industry code               5980   1080   1395
          990      Blank but applicable         118     28     62
          Blank                                1364    249   1377

 128-130  What kind of work was head of                            FQ B-20
          family doing?                                            See Note 9
          003-889  Occupation code             5988   1080   1391
          999      Blank but applicable         110     28     66
          Blank                                1364    249   1377

     131  Class of worker                                          FQ B-22
          1  Employee of a private company,    4702    842   1058
                business or individual for
                wages, salary, or commission
          2  A Federal government employee      219      4     45
          3  A State government employee        246     12     54
          4  A Local government employee        359     22    169
          5  Self-employed in own incorpora-     49     25     14
                ted business or professional
                practice
          6  Self-employed in own unincor-      420    171     56
                porated business, profes-
                sional practice, or farm
          7  Working without pay in family        0      0      0
                business or farm
          8  Blank but applicable                99     32     60
          0  Never worked or never worked at      4      0      1
                a full-ime civilian job
                lasting 2 weeks or more
          Blank                                1364    249   1377

 Family Composition and Income Data

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         G.  FAMILY COMPOSITION AND INCOME DATA (POS 132-162)
             Source:  Family Questionnaire (FQ)

 132-133  Number of persons in family
          (computed)
          01-18  Persons                       7462   1357   2834

 134-135  Number of sample persons in family
          (computed)
          01-13  Persons                       7462   1357   2834

     136  Was the total combined family                            FQ E-10
          income during the past 12 months
          more or less than $20,000?  Include
          money from jobs, Social Security,
          retirement income, unemployment pay-
          ments, public assistance, and so
          forth.  Also include income net
          from interest, dividends, income
          from business, farm or rent, and
          any other money income received.
          1  $20,000 or more                   2353    536    578
          2  Less than $20,000                 4856    795   2193
          7  Refused information                 31      1      7
          8 Blank but applicable                202     19     46
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 137-138  Of those income groups, which best                       FQ E-11
          represents the total combined
          family income during the past 12
          months?  Include wages, salaries,
          and other items we just talked
          about.  (in dollars)
          01  Less than 1,000                    40      8      7
          02   1,000 -  1,999                   107     10     33
          03   2,000 -  2,999                   143     25     68
          04   3,000 -  3,999                   182     28    132
          05   4,000 -  4,999                   184     34    250
          06   5,000 -  5,999                   234     45    202
          07   6,000 -  6,999                   312     35    213
          08   7,000 -  7,999                   314     46    169
          09   8,000 -  8,999                   284     42    106
          10   9,000 -  9,999                   263     52    125
          11  10,000 - 10,999                   282     72    139
          12  11,000 - 11,999                   250     47     75
          13  12,000 - 12,999                   296     54    100
          14  13,000 - 13,999                   186     32     64
          15  14,000 - 14,999                   254     25     66
          16  15,000 - 15,999                   208     36     77
          17  16,000 - 16,999                   209     34     51
          18  17,000 - 17,999                   231     37     66
          19  18,000 - 18,999                   333     28     82
          20  19,000 - 19,999                   240     55     79
          21  20,000 - 24,999                   694    148    152
          22  25,000 - 29,999                   585     83    124
          23  30,000 - 34,999                   358     78     92
          24  35,000 - 39,999                   257     64     43
          25  40,000 - 44,999                   192     48     36
          26  45,000 - 49,999                    84     43     30
          27  50,000 and over                   107     55     54
          77  Refused information                76     10     43
          88  Blank but applicable              537     77    146
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 139-143  Per capita income (computed)                             See Note 11
          00083-50000  Dollars                 6829   1264   2636
          88888        Blank but applicable     613     87    189
          Blank                                  20      6      9

 144-146  Poverty index (computed)                                 See Note 12
          Decimal not shown on tape
          0.04-9.78                            6829   1264   2636
          999          Blank but applicable     613     87    189
          Blank                                  20      6      9

     147  Did any member of this family                            FQ E-12
          receive any Government food
          stamps in any of the past 12
          months?
          1  Yes                               1651    234   1344
          2  No                                5783   1115   1474
          8  Blank but applicable                 8      2      6
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 148-149  In how many months of the past 12                        FQ E-13
          months did any member of this
          family receive food stamps?
          01-12  Months                        1631    234   1335
          88     Blank but applicable            28      2     15
          Blank                                5803   1121   1484

     150  Did this family receive any                              FQ E-14
          government food stamps last
          month?
          1  Yes                               1345    187   1290
          2  No                                 303     47     50
          8  Blank but applicable                11      2     10
          Blank                                5803   1121   1484

 151-152  In which month did any member of                         FQ E-15
          this family last receive food
          stamps?
          01-12  Months                         298     47     50
          88     Blank but applicable            16      2     10
          Blank                                7148   1308   2774

 153-154  For how many persons were those                          FQ E-16
          food stamps authorized?
          01-13  Persons                       1641    234   1337
          88     Blank but applicable            18      2     13
          Blank                                5803   1121   1484

 155-157  What was the total face value of                         FQ E-17
          those food stamps received by this
          family in that month?
          010-520  Dollars                     1567    230   1325
          888      Blank but applicable          92      6     25
          Blank                                5803   1121   1484

     158  Did this family spend more for food                      FQ E-18
          in that month than the value of
          your food stamps?
          1  Yes                               1405    194   1279
          2  No                                 231     40     64
          8  Blank but applicable                23      2      7
          Blank                                5803   1121   1484

 159-161  How much more?                                           FQ E-19
          003-880  Dollars                     1314    182   1258
          888      Blank but applicable         114     14     28
          Blank                                6034   1161   1548

     162  Is your family receiving food                            FQ E-20
          stamps at the present time?
          1  Yes                               1273    175   1269
          2  No                                6153   1171   1542
          8  Blank but applicable                16      5     13
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 Residence and Household Data

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         H.  RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD DATA (POS 163-183)
             Source:  Family Questionnaire (FQ)
                      Household Screener Questionnaire (HSQ)

     163  Size of place                                            See Note 13
          1  1 million or more                 1049      0   2070
          2  500,000 - 999,999                  844      0      0
          3  250,000 - 499,999                  884    467      0
          4  100,000 - 249,999                  203    364    368
          5   50,000 -  99,999                 1277     70     76
          6   25,000 -  49,999                  785    205    216
          7   10,000 -  24,999                  746    120     79
          8      200 -   9,999                 1003     88     24
          9  Not in a place                     671     43      1

     164  Standard Metropolitan Statistical                        See Note 13
          Area
          1  In SMSA, in central city          3707    467   2465
          2  In SMSA, not in central city      2854    890    369
          4  Not in SMSA                        901      0      0

 165-166  Number of persons in household                           HSQ 1a
          01-18  Persons                       7462   1357   2834

 167-168  Number of sample persons in
          household (computed)
          01-13  Persons                       7462   1357   2834

 169-170  How many rooms are in this home?                         FQ E-1
          Count the kitchen, but not the
          bathroom.
          01-14  Rooms                         7433   1350   2816
          88     Blank but applicable             9      1      8
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     171  Do you have access to complete                           FQ E-2
          kitchen facilities in this home;
          that is, a kitchen sink with
          piped water, a refrigerator and
          a range or cookstove?
          1  Yes                               7136   1315   2548
          2  No                                  83     10     18
          8  Blank but applicable               223     26    258
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 172-173  What is the main fuel used for                           FQ E-3
          heating this home?                                       See Note 14
          00  No fuel used                      538    231     16
          01  Oil                                 4      0   1988
          02  Natural gas                      5955     78    718
          03  Electricity                       604   1027     37
          04  Bottled gas (propane)             174      2      0
          05  Kerosene                           13      3      0
          06  Wood                               98      3      0
          07  Coal                                0      0     14
          08  Other, not specified                0      0      2
          09  Other, specified                   11      0      8
          88  Blank but applicable               45      7     41
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 174-175  What is the main heating equipment                       FQ E-4
          for this home?                                           See Note 14
          00  No heating equipment used         538    231     20
          01  Steam or hot water with            44      5   1450
                radiators or convectors
          02  Central warm air furnace with    2677    542    180
                ducts to individual rooms,
                or central heat pump
          03  Built-in electric units (per-     474    323     63
                manently installed in wall,
                ceiling or baseboard)
          04  Floor, wall or pipeless furnace  1598     46     21
          05  Room heaters with flue or vent,   805     17    596
                burning oil, gas, or kerosene
          06  Room heaters without flue or      847      6    425
                vent, burning oil, gas, or
                kerosene
          07  Heating stove burning wood,        88      0      9
                coal or coke
          08  Fireplace(s)                       91      4      0
          09  Portable electric heater(s)       139    137      4
          10  Other, not specified                0      0      0
          11  Other, specified                  114     35     16
          88  Blank but applicable                1      5     23
          99  Don't know                         26      0     17
          Blank                                  20      6     10

 176-177  Are any other types of equipment                         FQ E-5
          used for heating this home?                              See Note 14
          00  No other heating equipment used  6057   1073   2350
          01  Steam or hot water with             0      0     13
                radiators or convectors
          02  Central warm air furnace with      11     15      7
                ducts to individual rooms,
                or central heat pump
          03  Built-in electric units (per-      24      0      2
                manently installed in wall,
                ceiling or baseboard)
          04  Floor, wall or pipeless furnace    11      0      0
          05  Room heaters with flue or vent,    22      0      3
                burning oil, gas, or kerosene
          06  Room heaters without flue or       22      1     29
                vent, burning oil, gas, or
                kerosene
          07  Heating stove burning wood,        70      0      8
                coal or coke
          08  Fireplace(s)                      449      8      9
          09  Portable electric heater(s)       186     18    351
          10  Other, not specified                4      2      3
          11  Other, specified                   18      2      4
          88  Blank but applicable               30      1     25
          Blank                                 558    237     30

 178-179  What is the main fuel used by this                       FQ E-6
          additional equipment?                                    See Note 14
          00  No fuel used                        2      0      2
          01  Oil                                 0      0     20
          02  Natural gas                        96      2     27
          03  Electricity                       214     35    345
          04  Bottled gas (propane)               9      0      1
          05  Kerosene                            2      0     25
          06  Wood                              471      8     11
          07  Coal                                2      0      0
          08  Other, not specified                0      0      0
          09  Other, specified                    7      0      0
          88  Blank but applicable               44      2      3
          Blank                                6615   1310   2380

 180-181  What is the main fuel used for                           FQ E-7
          cooking in this home?
          00  No fuel used                       21      4      4
          01  Oil                                14      0     31
          02  Natural gas                      5899    253   2603
          03  Electricity                      1295   1083    148
          04  Bottled gas (propane)             182      8     12
          05  Kerosene                            0      0      3
          06  Wood                                0      0      0
          07  Coal                                0      0      0
          08  Other, not specified                0      0      0
          09  Other, specified                   14      1      0
          88  Blank but applicable               17      2     23
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     182  Do you have air-conditioning -                           FQ E-8
          either individual room units, a
          central system or evaporative
          cooling?
          1  Yes                               3583   1254    653
          2  No                                3845     96   2153
          8  Blank but applicable                14      1     18
          Blank                                  20      6     10

     183  Which do you have?                                       FQ E-9
          1  Individual room unit              1625    583    613
          2  Central air-conditioning          1233    660     22
          3  Evaporative cooling                719      6     10
          8  Blank but applicable                20      6     26
          Blank                                3865    102   2163

 Sample Weights

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         I.  SAMPLE WEIGHTS (POS 184-217)

 184-189  Examined final weight
          000439-002711                        7462      -      -
          000223-000891                           -   1357      -
          000177-002000                           -      -   2834

 190-195  Interview final weight
          000447-002096                        7462      -      -
          000176-000604                           -   1357      -
          000175-001220                           -      -   2834

          GTT/ULTRASOUND, AUDIOMETRY/VISION, PESTICIDE WEIGHTS
          By design, only some of the persons in the sample were included in
          the GTT/ultrasound, audiometry/vision, and pesticide components of
          the survey.  Tape positions for those persons not part of these
          subsamples are BLANK.

 196-201  GTT/ultrasound weight
          000843-005302                        1777      -      -
          000469-001685                           -    449      -
          000349-003110                        5685    908   2167
          Blank                                   -      -    667

 202-207  Audiometry/vision weight
          000507-006283                        4431      -      -
          000223-001600                           -    804      -
          000264-003123                           -      -   1759
          Blank                                3031    553   1075

 208-213  Pesticide weight
          000872-005584                        2465      -      -
          000441-001600                           -    568      -
          000343-003117                           -      -   1012
          Blank                                4997    789   1822

 214-215  Strata code
          01-08                                7462   1357   2834

 216-217  Pseudo PSU code
          01-02                                7462   1357   2834

 Family Relationships

   Tape                                              Counts           Source
 Location  Item Description and Code             M      C      P    and Notes

         J.  FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS (POS 218-400)
             Source:  Adult Sample Person Questionnaire
                      Family Questionnaire

 218-400  Blank
          Data not yet available

 Dietary Practices

 Position           Item description                     Counts         Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

        K.  DIETARY PRACTICES (POS 401-469)

 401-404   Tape number   7462    1357    2834
                 6525

 405-406   Respondent code                                          See Note 15
                 01  Sample person               4965    1127    2013

                 02  Spouse                      5       2       1
                 03  Parent                      1681    143     587
                 04  Grandparent                 21      4       15
                 05  Combination of above        661     72      208
                 06  Siblings and/or other
                       family members            91      7       6
                 07  Babysitter or maid, alone
                       or with                   14      0       0
                       family member
                 08  School authority, alone
                       or with                   10      1       1
                       a family member
                 88  Blank, but applicable       9       0       0
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Date of recall
 407-408 01-12  Month                            7458    1356    2831
                 Blank                           4       1       3
 409-410 01-31  Day                              7458    1356    2831
                 Blank                           4       1       3
 411-412 82  Year                                2506    0       0
                 83                              4952    0       0
                 84                              0       1356    2831
                 Blank                           4       1       3

         413       Day of recall
                 1  Sunday                       0       56      31
                 2  Monday                       1478    234     479
                 3  Tuesday                      1355    139     484
                 4  Wednesday                    1496    246     493
                 5  Thursday                     1219    110     436
                 6  Friday                       1908    430     865
                 7  Saturday                     0       141     43
                 8  Blank, but applicable        2       0       0
                 Blank                           4       1       3

         414       Are you on a special diet?                            DQ 4
                 1  Yes                          399     127     194
                 2  No                           7057    1227    2623
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       13
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       1
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   What is the purpose of this diet? (Positions 415-425) DQ 5
                 Respondents answering this question may have reported more
                 than one purpose for the diet.
         415     To lose weight
                 1  Yes                          196     56      66
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7265    1299    2753

         416     To gain weight
                 1  Yes                            4       0       1
                 8  Blank, but applicable          0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                        1       2       0
                 Blank                           7457    1355    2818

         417     For diabetes
                 1  Yes                          103     17      45
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7358    1338    2774

         418     For kidney failure
                 1  Yes                          3       0       1
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7458    1355    2818

         419     For ulcers
                 1  Yes                          3       5       6
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7458    1350    2813

         420     For diverticulitis
                 1  Yes                          1       1       3
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7460    1354    2816

         421     For allergies
                 1  Yes                          6       2       2
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7455    1353    2817

         422     For heart trouble
                 1  Yes                          23      10      18
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7438    1345    2801

         423     For high blood pressure
                 1  Yes                          74      22      34
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7387    1333    2785

         424     For pregnancy
                 1  Yes                          4       3       1
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      1       2       0
                 Blank                           7457    1352    2818

 425     Other                                                   See Note 15
                 1  To maintain weight   14      0       0
                 2  For elevated serum
                      cholesterol        10      7       6
                 3  To maintain good
                       health            5       2       1
                 4  For hypoglycemia     5       1       1
                 5  For arthritis        4       0       2
                 6  For better digestion 4       0       0
                 7  "Other"              39      19      30
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              3       7       7
                 Blank                   7378    1321    2772


                   What kind of diet is it? (Positions 426-438)     DQ 6
                 Respondents answering this question may have reported
                 more than one kind of diet.

         426     High protein
                 1  Yes                  18      2       6
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7442    1353    2813

         427     High calorie
                 1  Yes                  4       0       2
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7456    1355    2817

         428     Low fat
                 1  Yes                  131     62      68
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7329    1293    2751

         429     Low protein
                 1  Yes                  6       2       4
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7454    1353    2815

         430     Low salt
                 1  Yes                  111     49      77
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7349    1306    2742

         431     Low carbohydrate
                 1  Yes                  74      16      26
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7386    1339    2793

         432     Low sugar
                 1  Yes                  163     31      62
                 8  Blank, but applicable0       0       15
                 9  Unknown              2       2       0
                 Blank                   7297    1324    2757

         433     Low calorie
                 1  Yes                          102     21      49
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       0
                 Blank                           7358    1334    2770

         434     Low cholesterol
                 1  Yes                          30      7       17
                 8  Blank, not applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       0
                 Blank                           7430    1348    2802

         435     Vegetarian with eggs, milk, etc.
                 1  Yes                          2       0       1
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       0
                 Blank                           7458    1355    2818

         436     Vegetarian with no eggs, milk, etc.
                 1  Yes                          0       0       0
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       0
                 Blank                           7460    1355    2819

         437     A bland diet
                 1  Yes                          6       4       12
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       0
                 Blank                           7454    1351    2807

         438     Some other diet                                    See Note 15
                 1  Diet or fluid pills          5       0       0
                 2  Modifications of food intakes123     46      50
                 3  Weight reduction programs    18      3       3
                 4  "Other"                      12      1       7
                 8  Blank, but applicable        0       0       15
                 9  Unknown                      5       8       6
                 Blank                           7299    1299    2753

                   How long have you been on this diet? (Positions 439-444)DQ 7
                 The duration may cover more than one diet reported and   it
                 does not indicate consistent use.

 439-440 00-12  Weeks                            99      38      31
                 88  Blank, but applicable       1       1       14
                 99  Unknown                     3       2       0
                 Blank                           7359    1316    2789

 441-442 01-18  Months                           130     29      78
                 88  Blank, but applicable       0       1       14
                 99  Unknown                     2       2       0
                 Blank                           7330    1325    2742

 443-444 01-64  Years                            168     59      85
                 88  Blank, but applicable       0       1       14
                 99  Unknown                     3       2       0
                 Blank                           7291    1295    2735

         445       Was this diet prescribed by a health                  DQ 8
                   professional, such as a doctor,
                   dietitian or nurse?
                 1  Yes                          254     85      145
                 2  No                           144     41      49
                 8  Blank, but applicable          1     1       14
                 9  Unknown                        1     2       0
                 Blank                          7062     1228    2626

         446       Did you go off this diet often, once                  DQ 9
                   in a while, rarely or never?
                 1  Often                        87      16      38
                 2  Once in a while              168     55      97
                 3  Rarely or never              142     55      58
                 8  Blank, but applicable        1       1       14
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       1
                 Blank                           7062    1228    2626

         447       Has your way of eating changed in the                 DQ 10
                   past three months?
                 1  Yes                          1679    246     793
                 2  No                           5769    1107    2022
                 8  Blank, but applicable        6       1       16
                 9  Unknown                      3       2       0
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         448       How has your way of eating changed?                   DQ 11
                 1  Eat less                     726     85      342See Note 15
                 2  Eat more                     424     61      231
                 3  Other                        519     100     218
                 8  Blank, but applicable        15      1       18
                 9  Unknown                      4       2       0
                 Blank                           5774    1108    2025

                   How long ago was this change? (Positions 449-4  52)   DQ 12

 449-450 00-11  Weeks                            435     89      198
                 88  Blank, but applicable       7       1       16
                 99  Unknown                     4       2       0
                 Blank                           7016    1265    2620

 451-452 01-03  Months                           1242    157     595
                 88  Blank, but applicable       7       1       12
                 99  Unknown                     4       2       0
                 Blank                           6209    1197    2227

                   How often do you salt your food at the table?        DQ 32

 453-454 Number of times (01-15)                 3426    295     875
                 00  None or never               3511    988     1730
                 77  Less than once a week       496     68      200
                 88  Blank, but applicable       5       2       17
                 99  Unknown                     19      3       9
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         455     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 3511    988     1730
                 1  Daily                        2626    191     523
                 2  Weekly                       800     104     352
                 7  Less than once a week,
                      number of times            496     68      200
                      must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        5       2       17
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 19      3       9
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Including lunch how often do you buy a                DQ 33
                   meal outside the home? Free or purchased
                   lunches are included.

 456-457 Number of times (01-21)                 4595    826     1581
                 00  None or never               1220    257     629
                 77  Less than once a week       1623    266     593
                 88  Blank, but applicable       7       2       17
                 99  Unknown                     12      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         458     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1220    257     629
                 1  Daily                        472     160     334
                 2  Weekly                       4123    666     1247
                 7  Less than once a week,
                      number of times            1623    266     593
                      must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        7       2       17
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                12      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   How often do you eat frozen or canned                DQ 34
                   ready-fixed meals such as TV dinners?

 459-460 Number of times (01-07)                 666     116     352
                 00  None or never               5301    1039    1995
                 77  Less than once a week       1453    192     455
                 88  Blank, but applicable       5       2       18
                 99  Unknown                     32      7       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         461     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times must be 00    5301    1039    1995
                 1  Daily                                16      10      29
                 2  Weekly                               650     106     323
                 7  Less than once a week, number of
                      times                              1453    192     455
                      must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable                5       2       18
                 9  Unknown, number of times must be 99  32      7       11
                 Blank                                   5       1       3

         462       Do you drink any type of herb tea when          DQ 35
                 you don't feel well?
                 1  Yes                  1860    321     742
                 2  No                   5587    1029    2062
                 8  Blank, but applicable7       1       11
                 9  Unknown              3       5       16
                 Blank                   5       1       3

         463       For what kind(s) of illness do you take        DQ 36
                 herb tea?                                       See Note 15
                 l  Psychological or
                      stress related     103     33      51
                 2  Headache only        18      4       9
                 3  Colds, flu, fever
                     and virus related   422     23      270
                      symptoms
                 4  Stomach ache only    808     168     171
                 5  Other physiological
                      reasons, e.g.      107     32      52
                      menstrual cramps,
                      or health
                      conditions
                      related to the heart;
                      liver, etc.
                 6  Combination of above 396     59      185
                 8  Blank, but applicable4       3       0
                 9  Unknown              2       5       4
                 Blank                   5602    1030    2092

 464-465   Who usually prepares the food at your                         DQ 37
                   house?
                 01  Self                2023    448     814
                 02  Self and other      186     62      76
                 03  Mother              3482    450     1376
                 04  Father              72      6       22
                 05  Husband             34      10      13
                 06  Wife                1124    261     297
                 07  Mother-in-law       9       8       8
                 08  Daughter            47      10      22
                 09  Daughter-in-law     6       0       2
                 10  Grandparent         156     55      88
                 11  Siblings and/or
                       other family
                       members           217     26      59
                 12  Combination of above29      6       6
                 13  Other               65      11      25
                 88  Blank, but applicable5      1       11
                 99  Unknown             2       2       12
                 Blank                   5       1       3

 466-467   What do you usually use when you fry foods?             DQ 38
                 01  Lard                1534    49      126     See Note 15
                 02  Oil                 4145    1176    2476
                 03  Butter              143     13      24
                 04  Margarine           138     23      24
                 05  Shortening          1218    12      37
                 06  Meat or bacon
                      drippings          47      2       3
                 07  Vegetable "sprays"  63      4       13
                 08  Combination of the
                        above            9       1       2
                 09  Never eats fried
                        foods            43      29      63
                 88  Blank, but
                       applicable        5       1       11
                 99  Unknown or don't
                       know              112     46      52
                 Blank                   5       1       3

         468       How often do you eat breakfast--everyday,             DQ 39
                   sometimes, rarely or never?
                 1  Everyday                     4796    1013    1836
                 2  Sometimes                    1591    161     552
                 3  Rarely or never              1055    177     417
                 4  Other, not specified         2       0       1
                 5  Other, specified             1       1       1
                 8  Blank, but applicable        10      2       12
                 9  Unknown                      2       2       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         469       Including evening snacks, how often do                DQ 40
                   you eat between meals--everyday, sometimes,
                   rarely or never?
                 1  Everyday                     3294    602     1438
                 2  Sometimes                    2675    349     872
                 3  Rarely or never              1477    400     495
                 4  Other, not specified         0       1       1
                 5  Other, specified             0       0       2
                 8  Blank, but applicable        8       2       11
                 9  Unknown                      3       2       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Food Frequency
 Positions 470-520

 Position           Item description                     Counts         Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

            L. FOOD FREQUENCY (POS 470-643)

         470       Instruction box for dietary frequency           See Note 16
                 1  No diet change               5739    1107    2022
                 2  Diet change 2 months or more 863     119     423
                 3  Diet change less than 2 months845    127     371
                 8  Blank, but applicable        10      3       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         471       Dietary frequency completion code                     DQ 31
                 1  Satisfactory                 7419    1342    2785  See Note
                                                                          17
                 2  Unsatisfactory               25      3       20
                 3  Refusal                      12      11      26
                 8  Blank, but applicable        1       0       0
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         472       Language of interview for Dietary
                   Questionnaire
                 1  English                      4919    504     1722
                 2  Spanish                      2375    809     951
                 3  Mixed                        155     42      143
                 8  Blank, but applicable        8       1       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Food Group Categories and Reported
                   Consumption

                 Extreme daily and weekly frequency counts
                 in each food group were cross-checked with
                 the respondent's 24-hour recall.  Some persons
                 may have confused frequency with quantity, i.e  .
                 water reported 60 times on the frequency
                 reflected the consumption of 60 ounces on
                 the recall.  These extremes were not changed.

                   Skim Milk, Low Fat Milk, Buttermilk                 DQ 13a

 473-474 Number of times (01-16)                 1799    348     309
                 00   None or never              5092    921     2370
                 77   Less than once a week      368     66      102
                 88   Blank, but applicable      22      6       24
                 99   Unknown                    176     15      26
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         475     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times must
                       be 00                     5092    921     2370
                 1   Daily                       1111    259     170
                 2   Weekly                      688     89      139
                 7   Less than once a week,
                       number of times           368     66      102
                      must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       22      6       24
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                176     15      26
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Whole Milk                                           DQ 13b

 476-477 Number of times (01-12)                 5285    902     2343
                 00  None or never               1517    351     282
                 77  Less than once a week       594     88      158
                 88  Blank, but applicable       22      6       24
                 99  Unknown                     39      9       24
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         478     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1517    351     282
                 1  Daily                        3822    750     1953
                 2  Weekly                       1463    152     390
                 7  Less than once a week,       594     88      158
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        22      6       24
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 39      9       24
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Ice Cream, Ice Milk                                  DQ 13c

 479-480 Number of times (01-12)                 3702    541     1325
                 00  None or never               1393    383     632
                 77  Less than once a week       2329    420     834
                 88  Blank, but applicable       23      6       25
                 99  Unknown                     10      6       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         481     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times must
                      be 00                      1393    383     632
                 1  Daily                        378     79      209
                 2  Weekly                       3324    462     1116
                 7  Less than once a week,       2329    420     834
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        23      6       25
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 10      6       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Puddings made with milk                                       DQ 13d

 482-483 Number of times (01-07)                 885     200     383
                 00  None or never               4718    741     1787
                 77  Less than once a week       1771    404     622
                 88  Blank, but applicable       23      6       27
                 99  Unknown                     60      5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         484     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times must
                      be 00                      4718    741     1787
                 1  Daily                        28      11      24
                 2  Weekly                       857     189     359
                 7  Less than once a week,       1771    404     622
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        23      6       27
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 60      5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Cheese including cottage cheese                             DQ 13e

 485-486 Number of times (01-20)                 5648    889     2001
                 00  None or never               791     204     402
                 77  Less than once a week       984     246     390
                 88  Blank, but applicable       24      7       27
                 99  Unknown                     10      10      11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         487     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 791     204     402
                 1  Daily                        1163    266     510
                 2  Weekly                       4485    623     1491
                 7  Less than once a week,       984     246     390
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        24      7       27
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 10      10      11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Yogurt                                                DQ 13f

 488-489 Number of times (01-06)                 878     278     432
                 00  None or never               5313    844     1986
                 77  Less than once a week       913     221     353
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     325     7       32
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         490     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 5313    844     1986
                 1  Daily                        99      50      51
                 2  Weekly                       779     228     381
                 7  Less than once a week,       913     221     353
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 325     7       32
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Mixed Dishes                                                  DQ 14

 491-492 Number of times (01-25)                 5565    805     2199
                 00  None or never               439     150     174
                 77  Less than once a week       1414    384     416
                 88  Blank, but applicable       25      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     14      11      14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         493     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 439     150     174
                 1  Daily                        983     123     395
                 2  Weekly                       4582    682     1804
                 7  Less than once a week,       1414    384     416
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        25      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 14      11      14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Shellfish                                            DQ 15a

 494-495 Number of times (01-06)                 1249    193     517
                 00  None or never               3898    561     1391
                 77  Less than once a week       2277    590     882
                 88  Blank, but applicable       25      6       27
                 99  Unknown                     8       6       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         496     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times must
                      be 00                      3898    561     1391
                 1  Daily                        9       2       9
                 2  Weekly                       1240    191     508
                 7  Less than once a week,       2277    590     882
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        25      6       27
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 8       6       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Fish                                                  DQ 15b

 497-498 Number of times (01-11)                 3292    598     1371
                 00  None or never               1535    306     555
                 77  Less than once a week       2595    440     866
                 88  Blank, but applicable       26      28
                 99  Unknown                     9       6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         499     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1535    306     555
                 1  Daily                        33      15      28
                 2  Weekly                       3259    583     1343
                 7  Less than once a week,       2595    440     866
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        26      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 9       6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Organ Meats                                                   DQ 16

 500-501 Number of times (01-05)                 1375    79      321
                 00  None or never               3606    981     1989
                 77  Less than once a week       2442    281     480
                 88  Blank, but applicable       25      6       27
                 99  Unknown                     9       9       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         502     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times must
                      be 00                      3606    981     1989
                 1  Daily                        3       0       3
                 2  Weekly                       1372    79      318
                 7  Less than once a week,       2442    281     480
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        25      6       27
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 9       9       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                  Poultry                                              DQ 17

 503-504 Number of times (01-10)                 6025    1215    2527
                 00  None or never               211     27      65
                 77  Less than once a week       1188    103     201
                 88  Blank, but applicable       26      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     7       5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         505     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 211     27      65
                 1  Daily                        133     47      142
                 2  Weekly                       5892    1168    2385
                 7  Less than once a week,       1188    103     201
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        26      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 7       5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Luncheon Meats, Processed Meats                       DQ 8a

 506-507 Number of times (01-08)                 4978    620     1815
                 00  None or never               1099    452     523
                 77  Less than once a week       1339    273     451
                 88  Blank, but applicable       26      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     15      5       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         508     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00 1099            452     523
                 1  Daily                        706     67      232
                 2  Weekly                       4272    553     1583
                 7  Less than once a week,       1339    273     451
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        26      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 15      5       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3


                   Pork, Ham                                          DQ 18b

 509-510 Number of times (01-10)                 3827    824     1660
                 00  None or never               1639    179     562
                 77  Less than once a week       1947    339     565
                 88  Blank, but applicable       26      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     18      8       16
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         511     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1639    179     562
                 1  Daily                        168     50      105
                 2  Weekly                       3659    774     1555
                 7  Less than once a week,       1947    339     565
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        26      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 18      8       16
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Beef (including hamburger), Lamb or Veal            DQ 18c

 512-513 Number of times (01-12)                 6730    1267    2218
                 00  None or never               162     20      180
                 77  Less than once a week       524     58      393
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     13      5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         514     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 162     20      180
                 1  Daily                        1069    207     109
                 2  Weekly                       5661    1060    2109
                 7  Less than once a week,       524     58      393
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 13      5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Eggs                                                  DQ 19

 515-516 Number of times (01-15)                 6572    945     2201
                 00  None or never               382     164     294
                 77  Less than once a week       463     236     293
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      6       28
                 99  Unknown                     12      5       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         517     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 382     164     294
                 1  Daily                        2678    145     623
                 2  Weekly                       3894    800     1578
                 7  Less than once a week,       463     236     293
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      6       28
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 12      5       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Soups                                                         DQ 20

 518-519 Number of times (01-08)                 4334    743     1439
                 00  None or never               1189    243     576
                 77  Less than once a week       1893    358     775
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      6       30
                 99  Unknown                     13      6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         520     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1189    243     576
                 1  Daily                        343     57      115
                 2  Weekly                       3991    686     1324
                 7  Less than once a week,       1893    358     775
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      6       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 13      6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Positions 521-570

 Position           Item description                     Counts         Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

                 Margarine, Vegetable Oil                               DQ 21a

 521-522 Number of times (01-10)                 4302    746  1466  See Note 18
                 00  None or never               2296    447  1017
                 77  Less than once a week       753     133   298
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      9      30
                 99  Unknown                     78      21     20
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         523     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 2296    447     1017
                 1  Daily                        1408    367     518
                 2  Weekly                       2894    379     948
                 7  Less than once a week,       753     133     298
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      9       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 78      21      20
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Butter, Cream Cheese                                  DQ 21b

 524-525 Number of times (01-08)                 2868    569  1314  See Note 18
                 00  None or never       3361            523  1139
                 77  Less than once a week       1067    240   322
                 88  Blank, but applicable       28      9      30
                 99  Unknown                     133     15     26
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         526     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 3361    523     1139
                 1  Daily                        648     152     387
                 2  Weekly                       2220    417     927
                 7  Less than once a week,       1067    240     322
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        28      9       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 133     15      26
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Non-dairy Coffee Creamer                              DQ 21c

 527-528 Number of times (01-25)                 821     168   105  See Note 18
                 00  None or never               6304    1119 2623
                 77  Less than once a week       272     51     58
                 88  Blank, but applicable       29      9      30
                 99  Unknown                     31      9      15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         529     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 6304    1119    2623
                 1  Daily                        450     101     43
                 2  Weekly                       371     67      62
                 7  Less than once a week,       272     51      58
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 31      9       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Cream                                               DQ 21d

 530-531 Number of times (01-15)                 1175    97      111
                 00  None or never               5249    1145    2579
                 77  Less than once a week       966     95      99
                 88  Blank, but applicable       29      9       30
                 99  Unknown                     38      10      12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         532     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 5249    1145    2579
                 1  Daily                        140     23      35
                 2  Weekly                       1035    74      76
                 7  Less than once a week,       966     95      99
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 38      10      12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Bacon, Salt Pork                                    DQ 21e

 533-534 Number of times (01-07)                 3597    307   891  See Note 18
                 00  None or never               2316    787  1424
                 77  Less than once a week       1500    246   474
                 88  Blank, but applicable       29      9      31
                 99  Unknown                     15      7      11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         535     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 2316    787   1424
                 1  Daily                        240     13      55
                 2  Weekly                       3357    294     836
                 7  Less than once a week,       1500    246     474
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                15      7       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Mayonnaise, Salad Dressing                            DQ 21f

 536-537 Number of times (01-10)                 5103    604   1728 See Note 18
                 00  None or never               1353    519    683
                 77  Less than once a week       953     218    375
                 88  Blank, but applicable       29      9       31
                 99  Unknown                     19      6       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         538     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1353    519     683
                 1  Daily                        841     96      298
                 2  Weekly                       4262    508     1430
                 7  Less than once a week,       953     218     375
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 19      6       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Peanut Butter                                         DQ 21g

 539-540 Number of times (01-10)                 2595    154  800   See Note 18
                 00  None or never               3429    1050    1588
                 77  Less than once a week       1396    138     400
                 88  Blank, but applicable       29      9       31
                 99  Unknown                     8       5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         541     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 3429    1050    1588
                 1  Daily                        377     30      139
                 2  Weekly                       2218    124     661
                 7  Less than once a week,       1396    138     400
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 8       5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Avocado, Olives                                       DQ 21h

 542-543 Number of times (01-10)                 3145    412     1029
                 00  None or never               2195    523     1139
                 77  Less than once a week       2078    404     617
                 88  Blank, but applicable       31      9       33
                 99  Unknown                     8       8       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         544     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 2195    523     1139
                 1  Daily                        170     63      96
                 2  Weekly                       2975    349     933
                 7  Less than once a week,       2078    404     617
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        31      9       33
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 8       8       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Cold Cereals, Hot Cereals                             DQ 22a

 545-546 Number of times (01-15)                 4907    525     1864
                 00  None or never               1618    662     642
                 77  Less than once a week       892     153     283
                 88  Blank but applicable        29      9       31
                 99  Unknown                     11      7       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         547     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1618    662     642
                 1  Daily                        1193    199     598
                 2  Weekly                       3714    326     1266
                 7  Less than once a week,       892     153     283
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        29      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 11      7       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Rice, Pasta                                           DQ 22b

 548-549 Number of times (01-10)                 5957    1196    2600
                 00  None or never               380     47      51
                 77  Less than once a week       1083    99      138
                 88  Blank, but applicable       30      9       31
                 99  Unknown                     7       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         550     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 380     47      51
                 1  Daily                        732     609     850
                 2  Weekly                       5225    587     1750
                 7  Less than once a week,       1083    99      138
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        30      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 7       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Breads                                                DQ 22c

 551-552 Number of times (01-18)                 6647    1260    2604
                 00  None or never               295     38      87
                 77  Less than once a week       470     44      95
                 88  Blank, but applicable       30      9       30
                 99  Unknown                     15      5       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         553     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 295     38      87
                 1  Daily                        3361    839     1453
                 2  Weekly                       3286    421     1151
                 7  Less than once a week,       470     44      95
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        30      9       30
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 15      5       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Corn Tortillas                                        DQ 22d

 554-555 Number of times (01-15)                 5007    49      149
                 00  None or never               1155    1167    2383
                 77  Less than once a week       1255    123     248
                 88  Blank, but applicable       30      9       31
                 99  Unknown                     10      8       20
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         556     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1155    1167    2383
                 1  Daily                        2233    0       11
                 2  Weekly                       2774    49      138
                 7  Less than once a week,       1255    123     248
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        30      9       31
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 10      8       20
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Flour Tortillas                                       DQ 22e

 557-558 Number of times (01-15)                 5320    17      95
                 00  None or never               1004    1225    2516
                 77  Less than once a week       1092    95      169
                 88  Blank, but applicable       30      9       32
                 99  Unknown                     11      10      19
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         559     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1004    1225    2516
                 1  Daily                        1898    0       0
                 2  Weekly                       3422    17      95
                 7  Less than once a week,       1092    95      169
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        30      9       32
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 11      10      19
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Legumes                                                       DQ 23

 560-561 Number of times (01-15)                 6066    889     2138
                 00  None or never               447     189     381
                 77  Less than once a week       906     264     265
                 88  Blank, but applicable       30      9       36
                 99  Unknown                     8       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         562     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 447     189     381
                 1  Daily                        1859    122     518
                 2  Weekly                       4207    767     1620
                 7  Less than once a week,       906     264     265
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        30      9       36
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 8       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Fruits, All Kinds                                  DQ 24a

 563-564 Number of times (01-20)                 6794    1219    2557
                 00  None or never               154     38      52
                 77  Less than once a week       464     86      175
                 88  Blank, but applicable       32      8       36
                 99  Unknown                     13      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         565     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 154     38      52
                 1  Daily                        3388    703     1347
                 2  Weekly                       3406    516     1210
                 7  Less than once a week,       464     86      175
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        32      8       36
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 13      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Citrus Fruits or Juice                               DQ 24b

 566-567 Number of times (01-20)                 5728    990     2212
                 00  None or never               782     226     322
                 77  Less than once a week       899     123     249
                 88  Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 99  Unknown                     16      8       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         568     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 782     226     322
                 1  Daily                        1883    522     1004
                 2  Weekly                       3845    468     1208
                 7  Less than once a week,       899     123     249
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        32      9       37
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 16      8       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Deep Yellow or Orange Fruit                           DQ 24c

 569-570 Number of times 1-20                    3565    439     1254
                 00  None or never               1974    530     908
                 77  Less than once a week       1870    373     619
                 88  Blank, but applicable       32      7       36
                 99  Unknown                     16      7       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Positions 571-621

 Position           Item description                     Counts         Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

         571     Interval
                 0  Never, number of times
                      must be 00                 1974    530     908
                 1  Daily                        488     64      155
                 2  Weekly                       3077    375     1099
                 7  Less than once a week,       1870    373     619
                     number of times must be 77
                 8  Blank, but applicable        32      7       36
                 9  Unknown, number of times
                      must be 99                 16      7       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Vegetables, All Kinds                                 DQ 24d

 572-573 Number of times (01-15)                 6611    1171    2303
                 00   None or never              189     54      137
                 77   Less than once a week      617     117     342
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9        37
                 99   Unknown                    8       5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         574     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                189     54      137
                 1   Daily                       2565    522     715
                 2   Weekly                      4046    649     1588
                 7   Less than once a week,      617     117     342
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                8       5       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Vegetables, Bright Orange, or Dark Green            DQ 24e

 575-576 Number of times (01-15)                 5175    741     1356
                 00   None or never              1250    402     1053
                 77   Less than once a week      990     199     374
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    10      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         577     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              1250    402     1053
                 1   Daily                       949     125     209
                 2   Weekly                      4226    616     1147
                 7   Less than once a week,      990     199     374
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                10      5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Vegetables (other)                                  DQ 24f

 578-579 Number of times (01-15)                 5511    979     1834
                 00   None or never              1016    236     654
                 77   Less than once a week      886     126     295
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    12      6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         580     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                1016    236     654
                 1   Daily                       1802    331     403
                 2   Weekly                      3709    648     1431
                 7   Less than once a week,      886     126     295
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                12      6       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Potatoes                                           DQ 24g

 581-582 Number of times (01-10)                 6467    1125    2266
                 00   None or never              240     80      170
                 77   Less than once a week      709     137     344
                 88   Blank, but applicable      33      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    8       5       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         583     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                240     80      170
                 1   Daily                       744     146     236
                 2   Weekly                      5723    979     2030
                 7   Less than once a week,      709     137     344
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       33      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                8       5       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                 Bananas, Plantains                                     DQ 24h

 584-585 Number of times (01-22)                 5111    1068    2003
                 00   None or never              969     128     315
                 77   Less than once a week      1337    146     466
                 88   Blank, but applicable      33      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    7       5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                 Interval
         586     0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                969     128     315
                 1   Daily                       1034    305     242
                 2   Weekly                      4077    763     1761
                 7   Less than once a week,      1337    146     466
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       33      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                7       5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Candy, Syrup, Jelly, Honey, Molasses                       DQ 25a

 587-588 Number of times (01-10)                 4452    620     1473
                 00   None or never              1712    502     974
                 77   Less than once a week      1251    220     334
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    11      5       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         589     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                1712    502     974
                 1   Daily                       1083    212     525
                 2   Weekly                      3369    408     548
                 7   Less than once a week,      1251    220     334
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                11      5       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Sugar (added on foods and to all beverages)                  DQ 25b

 590-591 Number of times (01-20)                 4560    897     1775
                 00   None or never              2306    389     856
                 77   Less than once a week      546     45      148
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    14      16      15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         592     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                2306    389     856
                 1   Daily                       2619    775     1259
                 2   Weekly                      1941    122     516
                 7   Less than once a week,      546     45      148
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      19      37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                14      16      15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

           Sodas (excluding diet sodas)                                DQ 25c

 593-594 Number of times (01-15)                 5132    769     1848
                 00   None or never              1374    427     647
                 77   Less than once a week      907     144     282
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       39
                 99   Unknown                    12      7       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         595     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                1374    427     647
                 1   Daily                       1919    408     871
                 2   Weekly                      3213    361     977
                 7   Less than once a week,      907     144     282
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       39
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                12      7       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Cake, Cookies, Doughnuts, Pastries                DQ 26a

 596-597 Number of times (01-20)                 5176    722     1920
                 00   None or never              915     386     491
                 77   Less than once a week      1327    229     371
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    7       10      12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         598     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                915     386     491
                 1   Daily                       1039    170     575
                 2   Weekly                      4137    552     1345
                 7   Less than once a week,      1327    229     371
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              7       10      12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Pies, Fruit Puddings, Jello, Sherbets                 DQ 26b

 599-600 Number of times (01-07)                 2702    564     952
                 00   None or never              2736    477     1287
                 77   Less than once a week      1960    297     544
                 88   Blank, but applicable      36      9       38
                 99   Unknown                    23      9       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         601     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                2736    477     1287
                 1   Daily                       140     78      87
                 2   Weekly                      2562    486     865
                 7   Less than once a week,      1960    297     544
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       36      9       38
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                23      9       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Beer                                                  DQ 27a

 602-603 Number of times (01-24)                 1384    252     392
                 00   None or never              5323    927     2179
                 77   Less than once a week       709    163     212
                 88   Blank, but applicable        32    9       37
                 99   Unknown                       9    5       11
                 Blank                              5    1       3

         604     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                5323    927     2179
                 1   Daily                       349     61      90
                 2   Weekly                      1035    191     302
                 7   Less than once a week,      709     163     212
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                9       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Wine, Sangria                                        DQ 27b

 605-606 Number of times (01-10)                 290     128     128
                 00   None or never              6554    931     2388
                 77   Less than once a week      570     283     268
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    11      5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         607     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                6554    931     2388
                 1   Daily                       30      8       8
                 2   Weekly                      260     120     120
                 7   Less than once a week,      570     283     268
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                       must be 99                11      5       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Liquor                                              DQ 27c

 608-609 Number of times (01-10)                 362     154     189
                 00   None or never              6246    977     2390
                 77   Less than once a week      807     209     205
                 88   Blank, but applicable      33      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    9       7       10
   Blank  5  1  3

  610 Interval
   0   Never, number of times must be 00 6246  977 2390
   1   Daily  30  34  23
   2   Weekly  332  120  166
   7   Less than once a week,  807  209  205
        number of times must be 77
   8   Blank, but applicable  33  9  37
   9   Unknown, number of times must be 99  9  7  10
   Blank  5  1  3

                   Decaffeinated Coffee                                  DQ 28a

 611-612 Number of times (01-20)                 856     206     313
                 00   None or never              6247    1075    2361
                 77   Less than once a week      273     58      106
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    50      8       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         613     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                6247    1075    2361
                 1   Daily                       518     130     173
                 2   Weekly                      338     76      140
                 7   Less than once a week,      273     58      106
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              50      8       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Coffee (excluding decaffeinated)                      DQ 28b

 614-615 Number of times (01-60)                 2807    903     1438
                 00   None or never              4151    379     1199
                 77   Less than once a week      440     56      143
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    28      9       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         616     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              4151    379     1199
                 1   Daily                       1928    772     1075
                 2   Weekly                      879     131     363
                 7   Less than once a week,      440     56      143
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              28      9       14
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Herbal Teas                                           DQ 28c

 617-618 Number of times (01-12)                 727     113     231
                 00   None or never              5643    1067    2300
                 77   Less than once a week      1022    160     248
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    34      7       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         619     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                       must be 00                5643    1067    2300
                 1   Daily                       168     32      65
                 2   Weekly                      559     81      166
                 7   Less than once a week,      1022    160     248
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              34      7       15
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Tea (excluding herbal)                               DQ 28d

 620-621 Number of times (01-10)                 2454    180     561
                 00   None or never              3996    1023    1832
                 77   Less than once a week      961     136     388
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    14      8       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Positions 622-643

 Position           Item description                     Counts         Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

         622     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              3996    1023    1832
                 1   Daily                       769     66      167
                 2   Weekly                      1685    114     394
                 7   Less than once a week,      961     136     388
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              14      8       13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Diet Sodas                                            DQ 28e

 623-624 Number of times (01-12)                 760     120     219
                 00   None or never              6276    1175    2462
                 77   Less than once a week      381     47      102
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    9       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         625     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              6276    1175    2462
                 1   Daily                       248     50      82
                 2   Weekly                      512     70      137
                 7   Less than once a week,      381     47      102
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              9       5       11
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Water                                                 DQ 28f

 626-627 Number of times (01-50)                 7196    1297    2625
                 00   None or never              113     23      91
                 77   Less than once a week      65      14      53
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    52      13      25
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         628     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              113     23      91
                 1   Daily                       6733    1249    2407
                 2   Weekly                      463     48      218
                 7   Less than once a week,      65      14      53
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              52      13      25
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Potato Chips, Tortilla Chips, etc.                    DQ 29

 629-630 Number of times (01-11)                 4620    542     1469
                 00   None or never              1401    507     885
                 77   Less than once a week      1397    290     429
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       38
                 99   Unknown                    7       8       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         631     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              1401    507     885
                 1   Daily                       609     63      309
                 2   Weekly                      4011    479     1160
                 7   Less than once a week,      1397    290     429
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       38
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              7       8       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 632-633   Cocoa or Chocolate added to drinks                        DQ 30a

                 Number of times (01-15)         2079    296     1034
                 00   None or never              4192    892     1461
                 77   Less than once a week      1142    153     287
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    13      6       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         634     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              4192    892     1461
                 1   Daily                       425     125     393
                 2   Weekly                      1654    171     641
                 7   Less than once a week,      1142    153     287
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              13      6       12
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Mustard, Soy Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, etc.               DQ 30b

 635-636 Number of times (01-10)                 2988    216     592
                 00   None or never              3332    985     1871
                 77   Less than once a week      1079    140     320
                 88   Blank, but applicable      31      9       38
                 99   Unknown                    27      6       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         637     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              3332    985     1871
                 1   Daily                       346     22      54
                 2   Weekly                      2642    194     538
                 7   Less than once a week,      1079    140     320
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       31      9       38
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              27      6       10
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Position            Item description                    Counts        Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

                   Fruit Flavored Drinks                                 DQ 30c

 638-639 Number of times (01-14)                 4254    252     1531
                 00   None or never              2150    941     922
                 77   Less than once a week      1009    146     324
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      9       37
                 99   Unknown                    12      8       17
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         640     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              2150    941     922
                 1   Daily                       1427    75      519
                 2   Weekly                      2827    177     1012
                 7   Less than once a week,      1009    146     324
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      9       37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              12      8       17
                 Blank                           5       1       3

                   Artificial Sweeteners                                 DQ 30d

 641-642 Number of times (01-25)                 612     101     180
                 00   None or never              6514    1220    2540
                 77   Less than once a week      216     14      61
                 88   Blank, but applicable      32      10      37
                 99   Unknown                    83      11      13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

         643     Interval
                 0   Never, number of times
                         must be 00              6514    1220    2540
                 1   Daily                       311     67      90
                 2   Weekly                      301     34      90
                 7   Less than once a week,      216     14      61
                      number of times must be 77
                 8   Blank, but applicable       32      10      37
                 9   Unknown, number of times
                         must be 99              83      11      13
                 Blank                           5       1       3

 Total Nutrient Intakes

 Position            Item description                    Counts        Source
                         and code                  M       C       P  and notes

          M.  TOTAL NUTRIENT INTAKES (POS 651-    )
              Source:  Dietary Questionnaire -
                       24-Hour Recall

    651-         Blank
                 Data not yet available.


GENERAL NOTES, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND DIET/INTAKE DATA

 Family Questionnaire Missing

 A Family Questionnaire was to be completed for each eligible family in a
 household with sample persons.  However, a few Family Questionnaires are
 missing.  Data records for sample persons in families with missing
 questionnaires are flagged with a code = 1, and all family data are blank.
 Data records for sample persons in families with a Family Questionnaire are
 flagged with a code = 2.

 During the Mexican-American portion of the HHANES survey, a Family
 Questionnaire continuation booklet containing sample person information was
 lost for one sample person.  Therefore, the sociodemographic data for this
 sample person are missing.  The reference person, family composition,
 income, residence, and household data for this person were obtained from
 another person in the household.

 Examination Status

 Not all sample persons consented to come to a Mobile Examination Center to
 participate in the examination phase of the survey.  In certain rare
 instances (less than 0.1%), sample persons who came to the Mobile
 Examination Centers did not participate in sufficient components of the
 examination to be considered as "examined."  This data field contains code =
 1 for those persons who participated fully in the examination phase, and
 code = 2 for those who did not come to the examination center or who did not
 satisfactorily complete the examination.

 Family Number

 In HHANES, all household members who were related by blood, marriage, or
 adoption were considered to be one "family."  All sample persons in the same
 family unit have the same computer-generated family unit code.

 Head of Family

    Relationship of Sample Person to Head of Family (Pos. 44-45)
         Each family containing sample persons has a designated "head of
         family," and the relationship of each sample person to the head of
         his or her family is coded in tape positions 44-45.  The first
         three categories of this variable describe the "head" of three
         different kinds of families.

         *  Code '01' identifies sample persons who lived alone (i.e.,
            "head" of one-person families, no unrelated individuals living
            in the household).

         *  Code '02' identifies sample persons who lived only with
            unrelated persons.

         *  Code '03' identifies sample persons who were "heads" of families
            containing at least one other person (whether or not the
            household included additional families unrelated to the sample
            person).

    Sociodemographic Data (Pos. 100-131)
         This data tape includes some sociodemographic data about the head
         of each sample person's family (Section F).  Because there can only
         be one "head" per family, the data in this section (positions
         100-131) are the same for all sample persons in the same family
         (i.e., with the same family number codes in positions 39-43).  If
         the sample person is the head of his or her family, the data in
         positions 100-131 are the same as in the corresponding positions in
         Section E.

 Observed Race

 "Race" was observed by the interviewer for all sample persons actually
 seen.  Rules for classification of observed race were consistent with those
 used in the NHANES II and the National Health Interview Survey at that
 time.  The categories were coded as follows:

    White   Includes Spanish origin persons unless they are definitely
            Black, Indian or other nonwhite.
    Black   Black or Negro.
    Other   Race other than White or Black, including Japanese, Chinese,
            American Indian, Korean, Eskimo.

 National Origin or Ancestry

 The value for national origin or ancestry is based on Item 2c in the
 Household Screener Questionnaire and was reported by the household
 respondent for all household members.  In the Mexican-American portion of
 the survey, if "other Latin-American or other Spanish" (code 9) or "Other"
 (code 0) was recorded and the specified origin was "Spanish-American" or
 "Spanish (Spain)", a code of 10 or 11, respectively, was assigned.  In all
 three portions of the survey, if more than one category was reported, the
 first appropriate "Hispanic" code, if any, was assigned (codes 1, 2, 3, 8,
 10, or 11 in the Mexican-American portion; codes 6 or 7 in the
 Cuban-American portion; codes 4 or 5 in the Puerto Rican portion).  If none
 of these codes was recorded, the first category entered was coded.

 Codes for States and Foreign Countries

    Code      State or Foreign Country

    001       Alabama
    002       Alaska
    004       Arizona
    005       Arkansas
    006       California
    008       Colorado
    009       Connecticut
    010       Delaware
    011       District of Columbia
    012       Florida
    013       Georgia
    015       Hawaii
    016       Idaho
    017       Illinois
    018       Indiana
    019       Iowa
    020       Kansas
    021       Kentucky
    022       Louisiana
    023       Maine
    024       Maryland
    025       Massachusetts
    026       Michigan
    027       Minnesota
    028       Mississippi
    029       Missouri
    030       Montana
    031       Nebraska
    032       Nevada
    033       New Hampshire
    034       New Jersey
    035       New Mexico
    036       New York
    037       North Carolina
    038       North Dakota
    039       Ohio
    040       Oklahoma
    041       Oregon
    042       Pennsylvania
    044       Rhode Island
    045       South Carolina
    046       South Dakota
    047       Tennessee
    048       Texas
    049       Utah
    050       Vermont
    051       Virginia
    053       Washington
    054       West Virginia
    055       Wisconsin
    056       Wyoming
    060       American Samoa
    093       Canada
    061       Canal Zone
    062       Canton and Enderbury Islands
    091       Central America
    095       Costa Rica
    063       Cuba
    064       Dominican Republic
    065       El Salvador
    062       Enderbury Islands
    087       Germany
    066       Guam
    068       Guatemala
    069       Haiti
    088       Honduras
    070       Jamaica
    090       Japan
    067       Johnston Atoll
    080       Mexico
    071       Midway Islands
    081       Nicaragua
    096       Palestine
    097       Austria
    098       Lebanon
    099       Chile
    100       Philippines
    101       Brazil
    102       Holland
    103       Colombia
    082       Panama
    072       Puerto Rico
    092       Saudi Arabia
    083       Spain
    094       Taiwan
    089       Turkey
    084       Uruguay
    085       Venezuela
    073       Ryukyu Islands, Southern
    074       Swan Islands
    075       Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands (includes Caroline,
              Mariana and Marshall Island groups)
    076       U.S. miscellaneous Caribbean Islands (includes Navassa
              Islands, Quito Sueno Bank, Roncador Cay, Serrana Bank and
              Serranilla Bank)
    077       U.S. miscellaneous Pacific Islands (includes Kingman Reef,
              Howland, Baker & Jarvis Islands, and Palmyra Atoll)
    086       United States
    078       Virgin Islands
    079       Wake Island
    104       Azores
    105       Peru
    106       England
    107       Vietnam
    108       Italy
    109       Ecuador
    110       North America
    111       Surinam
    112       Argentina
    113       Portugal
    114       Trinidad
    115       Egypt
    116       Sudan
    117       British Honduras
    118       China
    888       Blank but applicable


 National Origin Recode

 In the HHANES, if any household member was identified as "Hispanic" (as
 defined below), all household members, regardless of origin, were eligible
 to be selected as sample persons.  The national origin recode specifies
 whether a sample person is considered to be "Hispanic" or "not Hispanic" for
 purposes of analysis.  "Hispanic" is defined as:

    Mexican-American, residing in selected counties of Texas, Colorado,
      New Mexico, Arizona, and California;
    Cuban-American, residing in Dade County (Miami), Florida; or
    Puerto Rican, residing in the New York City area, including parts of
      New Jersey and Connecticut

 The recode was assigned as follows:


 A.  Southwest portion

    1)  If the original national origin or ancestry code on the Household
        Screener Questionnaire was 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, or 11, then National
        origin recode = 1;

    2)  If national origin or ancestry was 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, or 0 but the
        person specified Mexican/Mexicano, Chicano, or Mexican-American
        self-identification on the Adult Sample Person Questionnaire
        (question M10), or the person was the biological child of a
        household member with Recode equal to 1 (as determined by questions
        A-1/A-11 on the Family Questionnaire), then National origin recode =
        1;

    3)  In all other cases, National origin recode = 2.

 B.  Dade County, Florida portion

    1)  If the original national origin or ancestry code was 6 or 7, then
        National origin recode = 1;

    2)  In all other cases, National origin recode = 2.

 C.  New York City area portion

    1)  If the original national origin or ancestry code was 4 or 5, then
        National origin recode = 1.

    2)  If national origin or ancestry was 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 0 but the
        person specified Boricuan or Puerto Rican self-identification on the
        Adult Sample Person Questionnaire (question M10), or the person was
        the biological child of a household member with Recode equal to 1
        (as determined by questions A-1/A-11 on the Family Questionnaire),
        then National origin recode = 1.

    3)  In all other cases, National origin recode = 2.

 The national origin recode may be used in analysis in one of two ways:

    a.  Selecting on Recode = 1 will restrict analysis to "Hispanics" only.
        In this case, in the Southwest portion of the survey, the weighted
        estimates by age and sex will approximately equal U.S. Bureau of
        Census population estimates of the number of Mexican Americans and a
        small proportion of other Hispanics assumed to be Hispano in the
        five Southwest States (Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico,
        and Texas) at the midpoint of the Mexican-American portion of HHANES
        - March 1983.  The weighted estimates of Cuban Americans represents
        an independent estimate of the number of Cuban Americans in Dade
        County at the midpoint, February 1984.  The weighted estimates of
        Puerto Ricans represents an independent estimate of the number of
        Puerto Ricans in the sample counties in New York, New Jersey, and
        Connecticut at the midpoint of the Puerto Rican portion - September
        1984.

    b.  Using Recode greater than 0, that is, all sample persons, will
        include "Hispanic" and "not Hispanic" persons and the Southwest
        weighted estimates by age and sex will overestimate the U.S. Bureau
        of the Census population estimates of Mexican Americans and other
        Hispanics by about 4.5 percent.  In Dade County, using recode
        greater than 0 will increase the weighted estimates by about 5.3
        percent over that for Cuban Americans only, using recode greater
        than 0 for the New York area will increase the weighted estimates by
        about 9.2 percent over that for Puerto Ricans only.

 Industry and Occupation Code

 Family Questionnaire questions B-12 through B-15 (see page 117 or 139 of
 Ref. No 1 in Section C) identified sample persons 17 years old or older who
 were in the labor force working for pay at a job or business or who worked
 without pay in a family business or farm operated by a related member of the
 household without receiving wages or salary for work performed.

 Questions B-17 through B-22 provided a full description of sample persons'
 current or most recent job or business.  The detail asked for in these
 questions was necessary to properly and accurately code each occupation and
 industry.  Interviewers were trained to define a job as a definite
 arrangement for regular work for pay every week or every month.  This
 included arrangements for either regular or part-time or regular full-time
 work.  If a sample person was absent from his or her regular job, worked at
 more than one job, was on layoff from a job or was looking for work during
 the two week reference period, interviewers were trained to use the
 following criteria to determine the job described:

     a.  If a sample person worked at more than one job during the two week
         reference period or operated a farm or business and also worked for
         someone else, the job at which he or she worked the most hours was
         described.  If the sample person worked the same number of hours at
         all jobs, the job at which he or she had been employed the longest
         was entered.  If the sample person was employed at all jobs the same
         length of time, the job the sample person considered the main job
         was entered.

     b.  If a sample person was absent from his or her regular job all of the
         two week reference period, but worked temporarily at another job,
         the job at which the sample person actually worked was described,
         not the job from which he or she was absent.

     c.  If a sample person had a job but did not work at all during the two
         week reference period, the job he or she held was described.

     d.  If a sample person was on layoff during the two week reference
         period, the job from which he or she was laid off, regardless of
         whether a full-time or part-time job, was described.

     e.  If a sample person was looking for work or waiting to begin a new
         job within 30 days of the interview, the last full-time civilian job
         which lasted two consecutive weeks or more was described.

 The 1980 census of population Alphabetical Index of Industries and
 Occupations was used in the coding of both industry and occupation.  This
 book has Library of Congress Number 80-18360, and is for sale by the
 Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
 D.C. 20402 for $3.00.  Its Stock Number is 003024049-2.

 Health Insurance

     a.  In the Health Insurance section of the Family Questionnaire, up to
         three separate health insurance plans could be reported for a
         family.  Each sample person could have been covered by any
         combination of the three, or by none at all.  In order to simplify
         the health insurance coverage data, the information on all reported
         plans was combined to a single variable for each sample person,
         i.e., whether or not the person is covered by any plan (position
         74).  For all persons covered by at least one plan, information on
         the type of coverage is then indicated:  position 75 specifies
         whether any of the sample person's plans pays hospital expenses and
         position 76 specifies whether any of the sample person's plans pays
         doctor's or surgeon's bills.

     b.  For all sample persons who were not covered by Medicare or any
         health insurance plan, the reasons for not being covered were
         ascertained.  Positions 77-78 contain the main or only reason
         reported.  For persons with one or more additional reasons, the
         first (lowest) code entered on the questionnaire was coded in
         positions 79-80.

 Per Capita Income

 Per capita income was computed by dividing the total combined family income
 by the number of people in the family.

 Poverty Index

 The poverty index is a ratio of two components.  The numerator is the
 midpoint of the income bracket reported for each family in the Family
 Questionnaire (E-11).  Respondents were asked to report total combined
 family income during the 12 months preceding the interview.  The denominator
 is a poverty threshold which varied with the number of persons in the
 family, the adult/child composition of the family, the age of the reference
 person, and the month and the year in which the family was interviewed.

 Poverty thresholds published in Bureau of the Census reports* are based on
 calendar years and were adjusted to reflect differences caused by inflation
 between calendar years and 12 month income reference periods to which
 question E-11 referred.  Average Consumer Price Indexes for all Urban
 consumers (CPI-U) for the calendar year for which the poverty thresholds
 were published (see table below) and for the 12 months representing the
 income reference period for the respondent were calculated.  The percentage
 difference between these two numbers represents the inflation between these
 two periods and was applied to the poverty threshold appropriate for the
 family (based on the characteristics listed above).  For example, for a
 family interviewed in November, 1983, the 1982 poverty threshold was updated
 to reflect inflation by multiplying by the percent change in the average
 CPI-U for the 12 month reference period, which would have been November,
 1982 through October, 1983, over the calendar year January through December,
 1982, in this example.  To compute poverty indexes, the midpoint of the
 total combined family income bracket was divided by the updated poverty
 threshold.


 *U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
 138, "Characteristics of the Population Below the Poverty Level:  1981",
 U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., March 1983.

  U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, Series P-60, No.
 144, "Characteristics of the Population Below the Poverty Level:  1982",
 U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., March 1984.

          Average Consumer Price Index, all Urban consumers (CPI-U), U. S.,
          city average, 1981-84

            Month                         Year

                        1981          1982          1983          1984

          January      260.5         282.5         293.1         305.2
          February     263.2         283.4         293.2         306.6
          March        265.1         283.1         293.4         307.3
          April        266.8         284.3         295.5         308.8
          May          269.0         287.1         297.1         309.7
          June         271.3         290.6         298.1         310.7
          July         274.4         292.2         299.3         311.7
          August       276.5         292.8         300.3         313.0
          September    279.3         293.3         301.8
          October      279.9         294.1         302.6
          November     280.7         293.6         303.1
          December     281.5         292.4         303.5

          Average      272.4         289.1         298.4

          Source:  U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

 Members of families with incomes equal to or greater than poverty thresholds
 have poverty indexes equal to or greater than 1.0 and can be described as
 "at or above poverty"; those with incomes less than the poverty threshold
 have indexes less than 1.0 and can be described as "below poverty".

 Poverty thresholds used were computed on a national basis only.  No attempt
 was made to adjust these thresholds for regional, State, or other variations
 in the cost of living.  None of the noncash public welfare benefits such as
 food stamp bonuses were included in the income of the low income families
 receiving these benefits.

 Size of Place and SMSA

 Codes for size of place and SMSA were obtained from Bureau of Census summary
 tape files (STF1B).

 A place is a concentration of population.  Most places are incorporated as
 cities, towns, villages or boroughs, but others are defined by the Bureau of
 the Census around definite residential nuclei with dense, city-type street
 patterns, with, ideally, at least 1,000 persons per square mile.  The
 boundaries of Census defined places may not coincide with civil divisions.
 A Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) is a large population
 nucleus and nearby communities which have a high degree of economic and
 social integration with that nucleus.  Generally, an SMSA includes one or
 more central cities, all urbanized areas around the city or cities, and the
 remainder of the county or counties in which the urbanized areas are
 located.  SMSAs are designated by the Office of Management and Budget.

 The same place size and SMSA codes were assigned to all persons in the same
 segment (for the definition of segments see Ref. No. 1 in Section C).  In a
 few cases segments were divided by place boundaries.  In these cases codes
 were assigned after inspecting segment maps.  If the segment was
 predominantly in one place, then the place code for that place was used.  If
 the segment was approximately evenly divided, the code for the larger place
 was used.

 Home Heating

 Questions E-3 through E-6, pertaining to the main fuel and equipment used
 for heating the home, appear to have codes which are inconsistent.  It has
 been verified that these are the codes that were recorded on the original
 document; that is, codes that appear inconsistent were not incorrectly keyed.

 Recode of Open-ended Questions

 Some of the "other" or "specify" responses to this question were recoded to
 existing categories, if possible.  For responses that couldn't be recorded,
 new code categories were created if the information was deemed analytically
 useful.  Caution should be used in interpreting the data from these new
 categories because there is no way of knowing which other respondents would
 have selected one of the new categories if given the option.

 Instruction Box for the Dietary Frequency

     1   Respondent has had no diet change, recall period is the past 3
         months.
     2   Respondent's diet change is 2 months or more, recall period is the
         past 2-3 months.
     3   Respondent's diet change is less than 2 months, recall period is 3
         months prior to the start of the diet.

     Note:  This question was cross-checked with DQ4 and DQ7 for consistency.

 Completion Code

     1   Satisfactory:  used by the interviewer when the respondent gave
         sufficient information about foods usually eaten in each of the
         food group categories.

     2   Unsatisfactory:  used when the respondent could not provide
         information about foods usually consumed in most of the food group
         categories.  Generally, problems occurrd with the elderly, the
         poor, persons who were inebriated, and persons who were unable to
         mentally or physically complete the interview.  Explanations for
         using this code were written on the questionnaire but were not
         keyed on the tape.

     3   Refusal:  used when either the respondent verbally refused to
         cooperate or the interviewer judged the respondent's attitude as
         uncooperative.

     8   Blank but applicable:  used to indicate that the food frequency was
         partially completed.

     Blank:  used to indicate that the entire dietary practices and food
     frequency data are missing.

 Fats and Oils

 Use of fats and oils in questions 21a-21h of the dietary questionnaire does
 not include use in cooking or baking.


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