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U.S. consumers trying to have healthy eating habits 2017

Over the past year, which of the following healthy food behaviors, if any, have you made an effort to do?

The data illustrates the results of a survey in which U.S. adults were asked if over the past year, they had made an effort to do any of the following healthy food behaviors. The most common healthy behavior that respondents began doing in the past year was drinking more water, with 31% of respondents reportedly making more of an effort to stay hydrated.

Drink more water or other fluids to stay hydrated	31	57
Made small changes to achieve an overall healthier diet	30.5	46.5
Eat more fruits and vegetables	28	51.5
Consume smaller portions	29	35
Eat more foods with whole grains	22	44
Cut calories by drinking low- and no-calorie beverages	20.5	48.5
Balance calories to manage my weight	21	31.5
Cut back on foods higher in saturated fats	20.5	43.5
Cut back on foods higher in salt	20.5	43
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals	17	39
Cut back on full-fat dairy and replace with a low- or no-fat alternative	15	39

U.S. consumers trying to have healthy eating habits 2017

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