* The results are weighted to ensure that they are as reflective as possible of the American population ages 18 to 80. 2025 survey: March 13 to 27, 2025; 3,000 respondents.
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Consumer rating of impact of type of calories on weight gain 2013-2025
The statistic depicts how respondents rated the impact of different sources of calories on weight gain from 2013 to 2025. In 2025, some 23 percent of U.S. respondents stated to believe that carbohydrates are the most common source to cause weight gain.
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