The document discusses trends in energy-related activities and practices over time based on time use survey data from 1974 to 2005. It analyzes 10 different activity classes and shows how the time spent on various activities has changed. For example, time spent on travel, media use, and cooking/eating has increased while time spent on domestic work and personal care has decreased. The document also examines trends for specific activities like food preparation in more detail, showing changes in the timing and duration of these practices.