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Poll finds big majority of Americans say they are careful about eating habits
September 27th, 2004
Nearly 70% of Americans say they are careful about what they eat, and even more say diet is essential to good health, according to a new nationwide health poll in which obesity ranked second among the biggest health concerns. Healthcare costs ranked No. 1, with 56% of those surveyed saying they were personally affected by cost. Most Americans surveyed acknowledge they're overweight, although fewer than the two-thirds government figures say are overweight or obese, but they said their healthy eating habits are based on foods they like and the ones they think are best for them. Only 8% say they eat healthy by following a diet. "We...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2004-09-27)
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