The survey question was phrased "Thinking of chips, candies, and sodas...Which of the following factors best describes why you consume them? Please select all that may apply".
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Reasons to consume foods considered unhealthy UK 2024
During a survey carried out in the UK in 2024 about the consumption of unhealthy foods, it was revealed that was the most important factor. The convenience of unhealthy foods also appeared as a top reason to consume such products; some ** percent of respondents ate fast food because it is readily available.Â
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YouGov. (July 15, 2024). Reasons to consume food perceived as unhealthy in the United Kingdom as of July 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1497893/reasons-to-eat-unhealthy-food-uk/
YouGov. "Reasons to consume food perceived as unhealthy in the United Kingdom as of July 2024." Chart. July 15, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1497893/reasons-to-eat-unhealthy-food-uk/
YouGov. (2024). Reasons to consume food perceived as unhealthy in the United Kingdom as of July 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/1497893/reasons-to-eat-unhealthy-food-uk/
YouGov. "Reasons to Consume Food Perceived as Unhealthy in The United Kingdom as of July 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 15 Jul 2024, /statistics/1497893/reasons-to-eat-unhealthy-food-uk/
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Reasons to consume food perceived as unhealthy in the United Kingdom as of July 2024 [Graph], YouGov, July 15, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1497893/reasons-to-eat-unhealthy-food-uk/