In 2022, vegetables, such as leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, were the most frequently mentioned food that consumers in the United States eat to reduce or manage their weight, with approximately 64 percent of respondents mentioning them. The second most frequently mentioned food were fruits (dried or fresh), which were mentioned by about 62 percent of respondents.
Foods and nutrients consumed for weight loss/management in the United States in 2022
The survey question was originally stated by the source as, "Which of the following foods or nutrients have you consumed in the past year in your effort to lose weight/manage your weight?" (Select all that apply.)
The source added: "Filter: Seeking weight loss/weight management from foods, beverages, or nutrients; Note: “other” and “none of the above” are not shown."
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