About 66 percent of surveyed American adults ate less of at least one type of meat for health or financial reasons over the past three years, according to a study published in Public American Nutrition, reports HealthDay. Fifty-five percent noted that they were reducing their consumption of processed meat, while 41 percent were cutting back on red meat. Thirty-seven percent reported increased consumption of poultry and seafood.
"Many Americans continue to have strong preferences for meat, but this survey adds to a growing body of evidence that a significant portion of the population may be purposefully reducing their meat consumption without becoming vegetarian or vegan," says study leader Roni Neff, according to the report. Full Story
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