Another prominent change has been the trend toward the consumption of fast foods. As the economy continues to grow, women are entering the work force in ever increasing numbers. This movement of women out of the home and into the working world has had an impact on food preparation and eating habits.
在工商社會中，就業機會增加及教育普及，上班、上學的人大增，在外用餐的機會較昔日加多；許多家庭主婦也走出廚房，加入就業的行列，主中饋的時間與精力不足，均亟需速簡食品來幫助解決飲食問題。