Great changes have taken place in the dietary patterns of China people.

Although there are still differences between urban and rural areas in diet, it is an indisputable fact that China people's diet is becoming increasingly "luxurious" and "developed". This is mainly manifested in two aspects. First of all, the supply of hot cards has increased rapidly, so that there is an oversupply in the city. Followed by the decline in food consumption, the consumption of meat and aquatic products increased.

According to the statistics of the United Nations, the daily calorie intake of China people per capita was 1,622 kcal in 1961 and 2,935 kcal in 24. Especially in urban areas, "obesity" caused by excessive calorie intake has become a social problem. The concept that "eating" means "filling your stomach" has long been history. Judging from the changes in Chinese food consumption, the per capita annual food consumption in rural areas was 25 kg in 2, but it dropped to 199 kg in 28. The per capita annual grain consumption in cities dropped from 135 kg in 1985 to 78 kg in 27. This shows that even the dependence on food in rural areas is declining sharply. At the same time, people's demand for meat and aquatic products is rising sharply.

During the 3 years from 1978 to 28, the Engel's coefficient in China dropped significantly, from 57.5% to 37.9% in urban areas and from 67.7% to 43.7% in rural areas. Statistics of Beijing in the first half of 29 show that its Engel coefficient (2 5.3 4%) is basically the same as that of Japan (25.4%).

If the above figures are too abstract, you can see them at a glance by looking at the dining tables of China people. In the 199s, some foreigners thought that China people were too conservative and "only ate Chinese food". But today, European, American and Japanese ingredients, seasonings and even cooking methods have entered the recipes of China people. Japanese salads and cold dishes have become the home-cooked dishes of urban residents in China. Since the 21st century, dairy products such as butter and cheese, Japanese cuisine and condiments such as horseradish and sashimi have gradually become popular in coastal areas. What is reflected behind it is the popularity of supermarkets and the developed circulation industry in China.

People's awareness of food hygiene and safety is formed at the same time as the "advanced" diet. The pursuit of freshness and safety of vegetables and food is not only the patent of a few wealthy classes. After the "Poisoning jiaozi" incident, Japan generally has doubts about the safety of food in China, but in fact, China consumers are no less wary of food safety than Japanese consumers.