Sources of protein in U.S. consumers' meals by type, 2013

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in November 2013. US consumers were asked what kind of proteins they serve 2-3 times a week in their meals. About 50 percent of respondents indicated that they used beef as a meal component 2-3 times a week to satisfy their protein needs.

Share of consumers serving protein in home-prepared meals in the United States in 2013, by source of protein

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents*
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Release date

February 2014

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Region

United States

Survey time period

November 2013

Number of respondents

1,406 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

U.S. consumers**

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Percentage of consumers serving specific proteins 2-3 times a week.
** Survey respondents had to meet the following requirements to participate in the survey:
Primary or equally shared responsibility for food shopping.
Not adhere to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.

The Power of Meat report is available for purchase on the Food Marketing Institute website.

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