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The types of shoppers
By Evening Standard Reporter Last updated at 00:00am on 21.05.04Continuous Convenience Eaters: live mostly on frozen or canned foods
Weekend Junkies: eat healthily through the week but resort to takeaways at weekends
Sandwich & Soup Students: feel they don't have the time or money to eat healthily. Put alcohol before food
Return To Nesters: return home to raid their parents' fridge ... and get their washing done at the same time
Chaotic Singles: eat takeaways, restaurant or pub food or heat up ready-meals
Monday Morning Detoxers: in the gym or nibbling a lettuce leaf on Monday but at the pub by Tuesday
Food Faddists: embrace the latest diet like a religion, are likely to stock up on Atkins-friendly products
Earth Mothers: limit their children's intake of sweets and fizzy drinks, tending to cook a roast on Sunday and "proper meals" during the week
Organic Disciples: healthconscious and anxious about salt, sugar and fat
Childless Carousers: eat out as much as possible, and buy top-ofthe-range ready-to-cook meals when eating in
