Americans are cutting down on their meat consumption, - especially red and processed meats - according to a new survey from Johns Hopkins.
Two-thirds of the survey participants reported eating less meat since 2015, with most respondents citing health reasons or saving money.
Women were more likely to cut down on the burgers and beef. Respondents between the age of 45 and 59 were twice as likely to eat less meat than their millennial friends in the 18 to 29 age bracket. Those who reported having lower incomes also reported eating less meat.
The most common reasons for reduction were cost and health; environment and animal welfare lagged. Non-meat reducers commonly agreed with statements suggesting that meat was healthy and ‘belonged’ in the diet. Vegetables were most often consumed ‘always’ in meatless meals, but cheese/dairy was also common. Reported meat reduction was most common among those aged 45–59 years and among those with lower incomes.
Americans aren't the biggest meat eaters in the world - that honor belongs to the Austrailians. However, the average U.S. citizen eats up 201 pounds per year.
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