Interviewer instructions
Food Regularly Consumed Outside the Home
Ask Item A2(c) first, i.e. inquire about the number of family members regularly eating outside the home before getting the details needed in Items A2(b). Refer again to the type of family membership given in Part I, Section B, Item 2(b) to see if there are members who may have eaten out regularly (e.g., schooling children, family members working in an office, etc.). If there are no family members regularly eating outside the home, proceed to A3 (Alcoholic Beverages).
Only food regularly bought and eaten by family members outside the home like snacks, merienda, lunch, etc. are included in this section. Note that the daily allowances of school children for their sandwiches, softdrinks, etc. at school are also covered by this category. Thus, if the schooling members of the family are given regular allowance, estimate the amount of the average weekly food consumption and report it here. In estimating the amount to be entered, take note of those months when schooling children are usually on vacation. Do not, however, forget to report the amount used for their transportation in B2 (Transportation and Communication). Any food expenditure incurred by any family member who habitually goes to discos or night spots will not be included here and these will be recorded under (D2) Recreation.
