The statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. adults were asked if they were able to name a food or nutrient that they would seek out to help with a given health benefit. According to the survey, 60 percent of respondents could not name a food or nutrient that would help with weight management.
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The statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. adults were asked if they were able to name a food or nutrient that they would seek out to help with a given health benefit. According to the survey, 60 percent of respondents could not name a food or nutrient that would help with weight management.
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The statistic shows the results of a survey in which U.S. adults were asked if they were able to name a food or nutrient that they would seek out to help with a given health benefit. According to the survey, 60 percent of respondents could not name a food or nutrient that would help with weight management.
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- Release date
- November 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 10 to March 29, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 964 respondents
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Special properties
- among respomdents who named a desired benefit
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Can you name a food or nutrient that you would seek out to help with this health benefits?"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- March 10 to March 29, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 964 respondents
- Age group
- 18-80 years
- Special properties
- among respomdents who named a desired benefit
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Can you name a food or nutrient that you would seek out to help with this health benefits?"
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Statistics on "Eating behavior in the U.S."
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- United States - Average hours per day spent on eating and drinking from 2007 to 2017Average hours spent on food and drink in the United States from 2007 to 2017
- Which of these food and beverage products do you consume regularly?Regularly consumed food and beverage products in the U.S. 2018
- Level of awareness regarding selected diet trends in the United States as of March 2017Awareness regarding diet trends in the U.S. 2017
- Willingness to try selected diets in the United States as of March 2017Willingness to try diets in the U.S. 2017
- Over the past year, which of the following healthy food behaviors, if any, have you made an effort to do?*U.S. consumers trying to have healthy eating habits 2017
- Which of the following motivated you to make an effort to change your eating habits?Reasons for eating healthy U.S. 2017
- Self-assessment of health of diet among U.S. shoppers in 2016, by generation*U.S. shoppers' self-assessment of diet by generation 2016
- Knowledge in nutrition
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- Can you name a food or nutrient that you would seek out to help with a given health benefit?Consumer knowledge of nutrients which aid in desired health benefits U.S. 2017
- Foods considered healthier by experts than by the public in the United States in 2016, by categoryU.S.: foods considered healthier by experts than by the public 2016, by category
- What source of calories are the most likely to cause weight gain?*Consumer rating of impact of type of calories on weight gain 2013-2016
- Thinking about the past year, how has your opinion changed, if at all, about added sugars? U.S. consumers changes in opinions of added sugars 2018
- Consumer willingness to pay a premium for food that offers benefits beyond basic nutrition in the United States in 2018, by generation U.S. consumer willingness to pay more for added benefits in food by generation 2018
- Trends in food intake
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- What information do you look at on the food or beverage package when deciding to purchase or eat a food or beverage?*Information foods/beverages package influence on purchase 2013-2016
- Willingness to try selected diets in the United States as of March 2017Willingness to try diets in the U.S. 2017
- Are you trying to limit or avoid sugars in your diet?Share of Americans trying to limit or avoid dietary sugar intake 2017
- Consumer attitudes towards the vegetarian diet in the United States in 2016*Vegetarian diet: U.S. consumer attitudes 2016
- Consumer attitudes towards the vegan diet in the United States in 2016*Vegan diet: U.S. consumer attitudes 2016
- Consumer attitudes towards the gluten-free diet in the United States in 2016*Gluten-free diet: U.S. consumer attitudes 2016
- Leading protein sources among consumers in the United States as of April 2017Sources of protein consumed by Americans 2017
- Share of consumers who consider themselves vegan or vegetarian in the United States as of June 2018, by age groupConsumers who are vegan or vegetarian in the U.S. 2018, by age group
- Cooking behavior
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- Which of the following actions do you perform regularly when cooking, preparing, and consuming food products?Actions performed when preparing, cooking & consuming foods 2014-2016
- U.S. consumers' weekly average of home cooked dinner with meat or poultry in 2017, by annual household income rangeU.S. consumers' frequency of cooking a dinner at home with meat 2017, by income
- Where do you usually buy groceries to prepare home-cooked meals?Leading food retailers for home-cooked meals among U.S. consumers 2016
- When do you prepare home-cooked meals?Times of day U.S. consumers prepare home-cooked meals 2016
- Which cuisine do you prefer, when preparing home-cooked meals?Popular cuisines among U.S. consumers when preparing home-cooked meals 2016
- When preparing home-cooked meals who is most often with you?Favorite companions when preparing home-cooked meals among U.S. consumers 2016
- For what occasions do you prepare home-cooked meals?Types of occasions in which U.S. consumers prepare home-cooked meals 2016
- Out-of-home market
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- Consumer spending in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector in the United States from 2004 to 2017 (in billion U.S. dollars)Consumer spending in the quick service restaurant sector in the U.S. 2004-2017
- Average spending of consumers in the United States on eating out in 2017, by age (in U.S. dollars) Average spending on food away from home in the U.S., by age 2017
- Frequency of visiting a fast-food restaurant in any given week in the United States in 2018, by ageFrequency of visiting a fast-food restaurant in the U.S. 2018, by age
- Do you prefer to eat at fast-food restaurants which do not use ingredients from genetically modified crops?Opinion on GMO food in quick service (QSR) restaurants in the U.S. 2016
- Eating on the run among U.S. consumers in 2018, by generationEating habits of U.S. consumers 2018, by generation
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- Over the past year, when making decisions about buying packaged food or beverages, have you ever considered whether or not they contain the following?*
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- United States - Average hours per day spent on eating and drinking from 2007 to 2017
- Which of these food and beverage products do you consume regularly?
- Level of awareness regarding selected diet trends in the United States as of March 2017
- Willingness to try selected diets in the United States as of March 2017
- Over the past year, which of the following healthy food behaviors, if any, have you made an effort to do?*
- Which of the following motivated you to make an effort to change your eating habits?
- Self-assessment of health of diet among U.S. shoppers in 2016, by generation*
- Can you name a food or nutrient that you would seek out to help with a given health benefit?
- Foods considered healthier by experts than by the public in the United States in 2016, by category
- Consumer willingness to pay a premium for food that offers benefits beyond basic nutrition in the United States in 2018, by generation
- Are you trying to limit or avoid sugars in your diet?
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- Consumer attitudes towards the vegan diet in the United States in 2016*
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- Which of the following actions do you perform regularly when cooking, preparing, and consuming food products?
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- Where do you usually buy groceries to prepare home-cooked meals?
- When do you prepare home-cooked meals?
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- Consumer spending in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector in the United States from 2004 to 2017 (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Average spending of consumers in the United States on eating out in 2017, by age (in U.S. dollars)
- Frequency of visiting a fast-food restaurant in any given week in the United States in 2018, by age
- Do you prefer to eat at fast-food restaurants which do not use ingredients from genetically modified crops?
- Eating on the run among U.S. consumers in 2018, by generation
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- As far as you know, which of the following statements, if any, accurately describe the function(s) of food additives?*
- Frequency of purchasing food and drink with added health benefits in selected countries in Europe in 2015
- Why do you read the declaration of content of food products?
- Which of the following statements, if any, do you agree with regarding food colors?*
- When shopping for food in the grocery store, how often do you read the declaration of content?
- How helpful, if at all, is the following information on the Nutrition Facts panel in your decision to buy foods and beverages?
- Volume distribution of poultry and rabbit meat purchases in France in 2014, by distribution channel
- Market share of food and beverages in the retail trade sector in Sweden in 2017, by product category
- Other retail sale of food in specialised stores revenue in Slovenia from 2010 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)
- Interest in food and drinks in the Netherlands in 2016, by level
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