How Can We Make Better Grocery Store Choices?
Many consumers who rate their diet poorly acknowledge the need for change. However, only 1 in 4 consumers who say their diet needs improvement have made a health-related dietary change in the past month, according to the July Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI).
The survey-based report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources. Purdue experts conducted and evaluated the survey, which included 1,200 consumers across the U.S.
The July CFI survey builds on findings from May, continuing to explore food as a driver of health and asking new questions about various factors related to dietary improvement. Consumers generally understand that healthier eating entails limiting added sugar, fat and sodium; eating more fruits and vegetables; controlling portion sizes; and reading nutrition labels. Many also recognize they could do a better job of following through. So why isn’t diet quality improving?
Excerpted from Purdue University
