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Reasons for considering fat content of foods and beverages in the U.S. 2014
Reasons for considering fat content of foods and beverages in the U.S. 2014
Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy?
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The statistic depicts why U.S. respondents consider the fat content in their foods and beverages, among those who do consider it. 61% of respondents in 2012 state that they consider the fat content of foods and beverages to help reduce their risk of heart disease.
Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy?
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| To help maintain a healthy weight | 65% | 70% | 68% |
| To help reduce risk of heart disease | 61% | 68% | 63% |
| To prevent a future health condition | 56% | 63% | 64% |
| To manage my cholesterol levels | 54% | 60% | 59% |
| Fats can play a role in a balanced diet | 41% | 43% | 45% |
| I've read or heard that I should | 20% | 24% | 20% |
| Products containing fat taste better compared to fat free products | 21% | 23% | 27% |
| Full-fat products help me feel more full than low-fat or fat-free products | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| None of the above | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| To help maintain a healthy weight | 65% | 70% | 68% |
| To help reduce risk of heart disease | 61% | 68% | 63% |
| To prevent a future health condition | 56% | 63% | 64% |
| To manage my cholesterol levels | 54% | 60% | 59% |
| Fats can play a role in a balanced diet | 41% | 43% | 45% |
| I've read or heard that I should | 20% | 24% | 20% |
| Products containing fat taste better compared to fat free products | 21% | 23% | 27% |
| Full-fat products help me feel more full than low-fat or fat-free products | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| None of the above | 4% | 2% | 4% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
May 15, 2014
The statistic depicts why U.S. respondents consider the fat content in their foods and beverages, among those who do consider it. 61% of respondents in 2012 state that they consider the fat content of foods and beverages to help reduce their risk of heart disease.
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- May 2014
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 11 - 22, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 747 respondents
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Special properties
- Consider the presence of fats in foods and beverages
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- IFIC
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- Release date
- May 2014
More information
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 11 - 22, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 747 respondents
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Special properties
- Consider the presence of fats in foods and beverages
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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