Edwin ♥ Louella

What is eaten in one week by families around the world

Jan 23, '08 9:13 AM
for everyone

I'd like to share this e-mail I received showing pictures of families around the world, what and how much they eat.

Take a good look at the family size and diet of each country, plus the availability and cost of what is eaten in one week.

Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily [5]
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11

Germany : The Melander family of Bargteheide [4]
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07

United States : The Revis family of North Carolina [4]
(One hopes most US families eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less junk food than this family.)
Food expenditure for one week $341.98

Mexico : The Casales family of Cuernavaca [5]
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09

Poland : The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna [5]
Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27

Egypt : The Ahmed family of Cairo [12]
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53

Ecuador : The Ayme family of Tingo [9]
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55

Bhutan : The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village [13]
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03

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Chad : The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp [6]
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23