Consumer science: U.S. still eating it

 Harris Interactive has released the results of a survey administered on behalf of Dairy Queen.

The skinny:

- 46 % percent of respondents are eating out at restaurants, "about the same or more" as they did one year ago.

- 89% said that when dining out, they would take advantage of discounts including value meals, coupons, membership programs, etc.

- 71% said price and menu variety were the most important factors in determining their choice of restaurant.

- 66% said the Buster Bar is one hell of a lot smaller than it used to be.

I made up that last one.
The nationwide survey of 2,852  U.S. adults was conducted March 5-9.