Eating patterns change over time. Ingredients cannot be seen before in a country might begin to appear in local markets ， shipped from abroad. Migration causes cultures to change， and eating patterns invariably reflect new influences.
In the 20th century， few people h**e the time to go home for lunch， and many city dwellers find themselves in need of grabbing a bite to eat in a place close to their offices. As a result， the popularity of fast food and takeaway food has risen . In many urban areas， people who traditionally ate their main meal at midday now enjoy it in the evening， after work.
Changing eating patterns h**e an effect on other aspects of society. Meals h**e traditionally been times when members of a family catch up with each other. Fast food and quick meals sometimes threaten such family get-together.