A study was conducted in 2018 across Australia, Canada, Mexico, UK, and U.S. to investigate about the opinions on public support to food policies. According to the survey results, the introduction of subsidies to reduce the price of fresh fruit and vegetables was seen positively by 78.4 percent of Mexicans. About 71 percent of Canadians liked the calories to be indicated on menus of chain restaurants, while 64 percent of UK respondents was in favor of maximum limits on salt levels in pre-packaged foods.
Share of individuals supporting public food policies in 2018, by measure and country
Survey conducted on a sample weights which uses population estimates from the census in each country based on age group, gender and region * policies not measured in Canadian respondents aged 18–30 years. Percentages reported are for adults ages 30 and over
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