During a survey carried out in the UK in 2024 about the consumption of unhealthy foods, it was revealed that taste was the most important factor. The convenience of unhealthy foods also appeared as a top reason to consume such products; some 57 percent of respondents ate fast food as it is readily available.
Reasons to consume food perceived as unhealthy in the United Kingdom as of July 2024
The survey question was phrased "Thinking of chips, candies, and sodas...Which of the following factors best describes why you consume them? Please select all that may apply".
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