# Calorie-Measuring Graphs The Skinny on Dining Out Shows the Cost of Eating By Alison Dongarra | Published 2012-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-spending-habits References: [couponcabin](http://www.couponcabin.com/blog/post/infographic-the-skinny-on-dining-out) Americans are trying their hardest to take the financial difficulties of day to day life into consideration when considering modern spending habits, but even opting for [less expensive food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-zone-meals) comes at a price, as is shown in the Skinny on Dining Out infographic. Everyone loves going out to eat, skipping the hassle of making dinner and cleaning up the aftermath; however a few things need to be taken into consideration. Going out for dinner too often may cost more than making your own meal would; furthermore, the question of health comes into play. More and more, Americans are cutting back on catching that 2 for $20 special, not only to cut back on cost, but to lead a [healthier lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-planning-systems). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Financially Savvy Dining:** Americans are prioritizing cost-effective dining and are seeking ways to save money while still enjoying meals outside the home. - **Health-conscious Eating Out:** Consumers are increasingly opting for healthier choices when dining out and seeking tools to help them make informed decisions. - **Nutritional Tracking & Graphing:** Tracking and graphing of nutritional information is becoming more commonplace in the food industry, empowering consumers with more information about the food they consume. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants have an opportunity to offer cost-effective, health-conscious options on their menus and provide customers with nutritional information for informed decision-making. - **Food Tracking Apps:** Food tracking apps could integrate with restaurants to provide nutritional information, enabling consumers to make informed and healthier choices when dining out. - **Fitness & Wellness Industry:** The fitness and wellness industry can capitalize on the growing trend of health-conscious dining by offering advice and services to those looking to lead healthier lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Meal Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodishtv.md) - [Low-Cost Three-Course Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-deal-meal.md) - [Low-Cost Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-meal-prices.md) - [Craveable Low-Cost Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-bang-less-buck.md) - [Affordable Low-Calorie QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazoli.md) - [One-Dollar Diner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-promotion.md) - [Calorie-Focused Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withcalories.md) - [Inflation-Friendly Menu Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-meat-chicken-specials.md) - [30-Cent Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-old-homestead.md)