Americans Still in the Dark: New Data from MyFitnessPal Reveals Sizable Continuing Gaps in Basic Nutritional Knowledge
NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The beginning of a new year is when health and wellness are top of mind for consumers, but new data reveals ongoing gaps in nutrition knowledge of Americans that could be hindering their personal goals. MyFitnessPal, the leading global nutrition and food tracking app, recently conducted their Nutrition IQ 2.0 survey1, in follow up to initial results from 2022. Trends from the data show that Americans have more to learn in 2024, with the majority of Americans still unaware of the nutritional value and content in their daily diet. With the data showing that Americans' knowledge of nutrition has not deepened significantly over the past two years, MyFitnessPal formed a scientific advisory council to guide the development of nutrition content, tools, and features that support members in achieving their health and nutrition goals.
- MyFitnessPal , the leading global nutrition and food tracking app, recently conducted their Nutrition IQ 2.0 survey1, in follow up to initial results from 2022.
- Trends from the data show that Americans have more to learn in 2024, with the majority of Americans still unaware of the nutritional value and content in their daily diet.
- Compared to 2022, Americans are still overestimating calorie count and protein content, while underestimating fat and carb content.
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