In 2019, a survey asked U.S. individuals how they described their food diet. The vegetarian diet was more popular among college graduates and under-45-years-old people (eight percent). Moreover, nine percent of male respondents claimed to follow a pescatarian diet, while only two percent of women did the same.
Share of individuals reporting to be on a food diet in the U.S. in 2019, by socio-demographic characteristic
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "When thinking about all the food and beverages you consume, please select the statement that best describes you." The source does not specify the methodology of the survey.
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