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Reducing meat consumption in the USA: a nationally representative survey of attitudes and behaviours

March 01, 2018
Public Health Nutrition

Roni A Neff, Danielle Edwards, Anne Palmer, Rebecca Ramsing, Allison Righter and Julia Wolfson

Excess meat consumption, particularly of red and processed meats, is associated with nutritional and environmental health harms. While only a small portion of the population is vegetarian, surveys suggest many Americans may be reducing their meat consumption. To inform education campaigns, more information is needed about attitudes, perceptions, behaviours and foods eaten in meatless meals.