According to a survey carried out in the United States in June 2023, a total of approximately 56 percent of respondents stated that they either (strongly) agree or somewhat agree that hyper-processed foods* can be part of a balanced diet. Moreover, a total of approximately 62 percent of respondents stated that they either (strongly) agree or somewhat agree that hyper-processed foods* are cheaper than less processed foods.
Consumers' opinions on hyper-processed foods in the United States in 2023
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*Hyper-processed foods are foods that go through multiple processes (extrusion, molding, milling, etc.) in production and contain many added ingredients. Common examples are soft drinks, chips, chocolate, candy, ice-cream, sweetened breakfast cereals, packaged soups, chicken nuggets, hotdogs, and fries.
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