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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?

Characteristic	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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Release date

May 2014

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Region

United States

Survey time period

April 11 - 22, 2013

Number of respondents

747 respondents

Age group

18-80 years

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Consider the presence of fats in foods and beverages

Method of interview

Online survey

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