Nutrition facts & stats

Question 1

In 2019, what share of U.S. adults met federal fruit intake recommendations?

Accepted Answer

12.3%. The recommendation is 1.5–2 cup-equivalents of fruit a day; Connecticut had the highest rate at 16.1%.

Question 2

In 2019, what share of U.S. adults met federal vegetable intake recommendations?

Accepted Answer

10.0%. Vermont had the highest rate (16.0%) and Kentucky the lowest (5.6%).

Question 3

What share of Americans' calories came from ultra-processed foods in 2021–2023?

Accepted Answer

55.0%. Sandwiches, sweet bakery products and sweetened beverages were among the top sources.

Question 4

What share of U.S. women 60 and older used a dietary supplement in 2017–2018?

Accepted Answer

80.2%. For men 60 and older, the figure was 67.3%.

Question 5

In what year were the first Dietary Guidelines for Americans published?

Accepted Answer

1980. Under a 1990 law, the guidelines are updated at least every five years.

Question 6

What share of U.S. adults had obesity in 2017–March 2020?

Accepted Answer

41.9%. That's up from 30.5% in 1999–2000.

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