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Standard of Living Increases in the 1960s

American Food Consumption Index 1960=97 1967=100 1970=102

"Food"	% change
Protein	4.2
Fat	10.4
Carbohydrates	1.3
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables	-10
Canned food	18
Refined Sugar	4.1

Growth of Appliances in U.S. Homes

in percents

Appliance	1960	1970
Telephone	78.5	90.5
Clothes dryer	19.6	44.6
Dishwasher	7.1	26.1

Ranges and vacuum cleaners increased 18% in the decade whereas home airconditioning increased 300%.