As the U.S. struggles with a and its effect on national healthcare costs, Americans' dietary and nutritional choices may be more important now than ever before. Â鶹´«Ã½AV's annual Consumption Habits survey provides insight into the decisions Americans make when they dine at restaurants and at home.
Here are five key highlights from the 2013 survey:
- : About two-thirds of Americans report that their doctors share the benefits of a healthy diet with them.
- : Eight in 10 Americans report eating at fast-food restaurants at least monthly, with almost half saying they eat fast food at least weekly.
- : Less than half of Americans, 43%, say that they pay a "great deal" or a "fair amount" of attention to nutritional information on menus.
- : A majority of Americans, 68%, say that they pay at least a fair amount of attention to nutritional labels on food packages.
- : About half of young adults and nonwhite Americans drink regular soda. This compares with about one in three Americans overall who do so.
Explore more health and well-being insights on the , including weekly, monthly, and quarterly data updates on Americans' life ratings, mood, health insurance status, and weight situation.