* Percentage of consumers serving specific proteins 2-3 times a week. ** Survey respondents had to meet the following requirements to participate in the survey: Primary or equally shared responsibility for food shopping. Not adhere to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
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Consumption patterns: protein sources in U.S. consumers' meals by type 2013
This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted in November 2013. US consumers were asked what kind of proteins they serve *** times a week in their meals. About ** percent of respondents indicated that they used beef as a meal component *** times a week to satisfy their protein needs.
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