The survey question was as follows: "Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements based on what you currently believe".
Includes responses to the statement: "Eating more protein generally makes a diet healthier".
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Share of consumers who believe consuming more protein is healthy in the U.S. 2026
According to a 2026 survey, ***percent of respondents in the United States considered eating more protein to be healthy. In comparison, ** percent of those surveyed did not believe that consuming more protein makes a diet healthier as of January 2026.
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IFIC. (May 6, 2026). Share of consumers who believe consuming more protein is healthy in the United States in 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1661564/belief-that-more-protein-is-healthier-us/
IFIC. "Share of consumers who believe consuming more protein is healthy in the United States in 2026." Chart. May 6, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1661564/belief-that-more-protein-is-healthier-us/
IFIC. (2026). Share of consumers who believe consuming more protein is healthy in the United States in 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1661564/belief-that-more-protein-is-healthier-us/
IFIC. "Share of Consumers Who Believe Consuming More Protein Is Healthy in The United States in 2026." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 6 May 2026, /statistics/1661564/belief-that-more-protein-is-healthier-us/
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Share of consumers who believe consuming more protein is healthy in the United States in 2026 [Graph], IFIC, May 6, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1661564/belief-that-more-protein-is-healthier-us/
