Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year’s resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. More than 80% of respondents said the cost of groceries is important when choosing a weight-loss plan, but only 6% say they’ll try a plant-based or vegan diet, which research shows is among the least expensive and most effective for losing weight and keeping it off.
The poll included 2,201 women and men interviewed Dec. 2 to 3. When asked which diets they plan to try, 42% said they are going to attempt to eat fewer calories, while 28% said they’ll go on a low-carbohydrate diet, such as keto, Atkins, or South Beach. Just 6% plan to begin eating a plant-based diet despite evidence that shows it’s not only effective, but also less expensive, better for the environment, and provides protection from a variety of diseases.
Obesity and overweight have become chronic health problems in the United States. Data shows that in 23 states, more than 1 in 3 adults is obese. And across the country, 3 out of 4 adults are obese or overweight.
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