In 2023, approximately 11 percent of respondents in the United States mentioned that during the last year, they have consumed less protein from whole-plant sources than before. Moreover, about 23 percent of respondents mentioned that they have consumed less dairy-based protein.
Share of consumer that decreased their consumption of protein during last year in the United States in 2023, by protein source type
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The survey question was originally stated by the source as, "Thinking about the last 12 months, how has your consumption of the following changed?"; The source added: "Note: Response text abridged on each item."
This statistics combines those who selected "Eat much more now" and those who selected "Eat somewhat more now" to a total net increase of consumption.
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IFIC. (2023). Share of consumer that decreased their consumption of protein during last year in the United States in 2023, by protein source type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1379002/decreases-in-consumption-of-protein-sources-during-last-year-us/
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