2026 IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust In Food & Nutrition Science
March 3, 2026
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The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and trust in food and nutrition science. One thousand eighteen adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from December 9-15, 2025, and were weighted to ensure proportional results.
Key findings include:
- Two-thirds of Americans express trust in food and nutrition science.
- Among those with lower levels of trust in food and nutrition science, nearly half report that they would be willing to change their diet if their trust in that science increased.
- More than seven in ten Americans say it seems like recommendations about what to eat and drink are always changing.
- More than half of Americans say they are more likely to trust food advice if it cites scientific evidence, if it is simple and easy to follow, and if it comes from a registered dietitian.