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Almost 9 out of 10 Americans say that diet and
nutrition are important to them, according to a survey released by the
American Dietetic Association (ADA). This number is the highest recorded
since the ADA began such surveys in 1991. However, less than half of all
Americans are doing more to achieve a healthy diet, the survey reveals.
According to the public opinion survey, diet and nutrition is important
to 85% of American adults and getting enough exercise is important to
84% of adults. But only 41% feel they are doing all they can to achieve
a healthy diet.
An unwillingness to forego favorite foods was the
main reason Americans were not doing more to achieve a healthy diet, the
survey found. Other reasons include not wanting to take the time to keep
track of diet and confusion over nutrition guidelines. The survey also
found that an increasing number of Americans, particularly those over
age 55, are taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Forty-nine percent
of adults said they take supplements every day, including 65% of those
over age 55 and 34% of those between 25 and 34 years.
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