The statistic depicts why U.S. respondents consider the fat content in their foods and beverages, among those who do consider it. 61% of respondents in 2012 state that they consider the fat content of foods and beverages to help reduce their risk of heart disease.
Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy?
Characteristic
2012
2013
2014
To help maintain a healthy weight
65%
70%
68%
To help reduce risk of heart disease
61%
68%
63%
To prevent a future health condition
56%
63%
64%
To manage my cholesterol levels
54%
60%
59%
Fats can play a role in a balanced diet
41%
43%
45%
I've read or heard that I should
20%
24%
20%
Products containing fat taste better compared to fat free products
21%
23%
27%
Full-fat products help me feel more full than low-fat or fat-free products
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IFIC. (May 15, 2014). Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/245032/consumers-reasons-for-considering-fat-content-in-foods-and-beverages/
IFIC. "Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy?." Chart. May 15, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/245032/consumers-reasons-for-considering-fat-content-in-foods-and-beverages/
IFIC. (2014). Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/245032/consumers-reasons-for-considering-fat-content-in-foods-and-beverages/
IFIC. "Which of The Following, If Any, Are Reasons Why You Consider The Fat Content of The Foods and Beverages You Buy?." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 May 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/245032/consumers-reasons-for-considering-fat-content-in-foods-and-beverages/
IFIC, Which of the following, if any, are reasons why you consider the fat content of the foods and beverages you buy? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/245032/consumers-reasons-for-considering-fat-content-in-foods-and-beverages/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
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