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Americans are confronted with nutrition and food information all the time. It can come from all angles: the news, friends, social media and advertisements. But much of that information is conflicting, making deciding what to eat more complicated. The 2017 […]
September 13, 2017
Boomers and Older Americans: The Health-Driven Generations As people age, their nutrition needs and dietary preferences change. But few have examimined the shopping habits and eating patterns of Americans ages 50-plus—the country’s fastest-growing demographic. That’s why the IFIC […]
May 5, 2017
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2017 Food & Health Survey, “A Healthy Perspective: Understanding American Food Values,” marks the 12th edition of an ongoing investigation into the beliefs and behaviors of Americans. This year, the survey investigates important issues […]
May 1, 2017
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food and Health Survey, “Food Decision 2016: The Impact of a Growing National Food Dialogue,” marks the 11th edition of an ongoing investigation into the beliefs and behaviors of Americans. The Survey, […]
May 11, 2016
The 2015 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health, marks the 10th anniversary of an ongoing investigation into the beliefs and behaviors of Americans. The survey, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, delves […]
May 8, 2015
Eicher-Miller HA, Fulgoni VL III, Keast DR. Energy and nutrient intakes from processed foods differ by sex, income status, and race/ethnicity of US adults. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015;115(6):907-918.e6. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.11.004.
January 8, 2015
This study explored how eating occasions differ by age, gender, presence of children, and BMI among U.S. adults. Using data from 2,702 respondents reporting 6,689 eating or drinking events, researchers found that age had the strongest influence on eating patterns. […]
August 20, 2014
This expert panel convened by the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and USDA addressed the nation’s obesity crisis by focusing on strategies to promote energy balance. The group explored how to better integrate nutrition […]
July 1, 2014
This study assessed how different formats of front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling affect consumer comprehension. Over 7,300 U.S. grocery shoppers evaluated four versions of a fact-based FOP system, ranging from no FOP label to labels showing calories, nutrients to limit, and […]
June 1, 2014
The International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2013 Food & Health Survey examines Americans’ diet, food safety practices and healthy habits. Americans Experience a “Control Gap” Regarding Their Weight, Diet and Activity Level But, they recognize room for improvement and […]
April 1, 2013
Processed foods are an integral part of American diets, but a comparison of the nutrient contribution of foods by level of processing with the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding nutrients to encourage or to reduce has not […]
September 18, 2012
This paper, based on the symposium “Is ‘Processed’ a Four-Letter Word? The Role of Processed Foods in Achieving Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Recommendations in the U.S.” describes ongoing efforts and challenges at the nutrition-food science interface and public health; addresses […]
July 1, 2012
Schorin MD, Sollid K, Smith Edge M, Bouchoux A. The science of sugars, part 1: A closer look at sugars. Nutr Today. 2012;47(3):96-101. doi:10.1097/NT.0b013e3182435de8.
May 1, 2012
Americans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler than Improving Diet and Health But, they recognize room for improvement and want to do better. The International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2012 Food & Health Survey takes an extensive look at what […]
April 1, 2012
Price Approaches Taste as Top Influencer for Americans When Purchasing Foods & Beverages Yet, in a Down Economy, Health is Still Important to Two-Thirds of Americans The International Food Information Council Foundation debuted the findings from our 2011 IFIC […]
September 1, 2011
Download the research report. (PDF) Background The IFIC Foundation conducted a survey in Fall 2010 to quantitatively assess US consumers’ comprehension and interpretation of front-of-pack nutrition labeling. The research was supported by a grant from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). […]
February 2, 2011
‘The past several years have brought about a paradigm shift in the role of seafood in health in terms of the risk of not eating seafood, especially during pregnancy and lactation. The MNG, IOM, and FDA have examined the recent […]
November 1, 2009
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