How many cups of coffee, if any, do you drink on an average day? [OPEN-ENDED]
0
1
2
3
4 or more
No opinion
Mean
%
%
%
%
%
%
2015 Jul 8-12
36
26
19
8
11
*
1.8 cups
2012 Jul 9-12
36
26
19
9
10
*
1.6 cups
1999 Sep 23-26
37
22
20
10
11
*
1.8 cups
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Do you consider yourself addicted to coffee, or not?
Based on coffee drinkers
Yes, addicted
No, not addicted
No opinion
%
%
%
2015 Jul 8-12
26
74
--
Gallup
Would you like to cut back on the amount of coffee you drink each day, or not?
Based on coffee drinkers
Yes, would
No, would not
No opinion
%
%
%
2015 Jul 8-12
10
89
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Do you mostly drink diet soda, regular soda or don't you drink soda?
Diet soda
Regular soda
Don't drink soda
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2013 Jul 10-14
24
32
43
1
Gallup
How often, if ever, do you eat at fast food restaurants, including drive-thru, take-out and sitting down in the restaurant -- every day, several times a week, about once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year or never?
Every day
Several times a week
About once a week
Once or twice a month
Few times a year
Never
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
2013 Jul
3
16
28
33
15
4
1
2006 Dec
3
20
33
25
15
4
*
2003 Jul
4
17
31
30
13
5
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Overall, do you think that most of the food served in fast food restaurants is very good for you, fairly good for you, not too good for you or not good at all for you?
Very good
Fairly good
Not too good
Not good at all
Bad (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2013 Jul 10-14
2
20
48
28
*
1
2003 Jul 7-9
1
22
53
23
*
1
* Less than 0.5%; (vol.)=volunteered response
Gallup
As you may know, some food products and medicines are being developed using new scientific techniques. The general area is called "biotechnology" and includes tools such as genetic engineering and genetic modification of food. How closely have you been following the news about this issue -- very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely or not at all?
Very closely
Somewhat closely
Not too closely
Not at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2013 Jul 10-14
12
28
28
30
*
2005 Jul 7-10
9
31
35
25
*
2003 Jul 7-9
9
32
34
25
*
2001 Jul 19-22 ^
11
34
33
21
1
^ Asked of a half sample; * Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Overall would you say you strongly support, moderately support, moderately oppose or strongly oppose the use of biotechnology in agriculture and food production?
Strongly support
Moderately support
Moderately oppose
Strongly oppose
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2005 Jul 7-10
9
36
29
16
10
2003 Jul 7-9
9
38
27
18
8
2001 Jul 19-22
9
43
24
14
10
2000 Mar 30-Apr 2
12
36
23
18
11
1999 Sep 23-26
9
42
25
16
8
Gallup
From what you know or have heard, do you believe that foods that have been produced using biotechnology pose a serious health hazard to consumers, or not?
Yes
No
No opinion
%
%
%
2005 Jul 7-10
33
54
13
2003 Jul 7-9
34
54
12
2001 Jul 19-22
30
53
17
2000 Mar 30-Apr 2
30
51
19
1999 Sep 23-26
27
53
20
Gallup
Next, suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law that would -- limit the size of soft drinks and other sugary beverages served in restaurants to no more than 16 ounces?
Vote for
Vote against
No opinion
%
%
%
2013 Jun 15-16
30
69
2
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to improve the nutritional value of foods students eat while at school. Please say whether you would vote for or against each of the following -- A new federal law that would strictly limit the kinds of food that can be served in school meals or sold elsewhere in public schools to food that meets certain standards for high nutritional value.
Vote for
Vote against
No opinion
%
%
%
2013 Mar 8-9 ^
67
31
2
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to improve the nutritional value of foods students eat while at school. Please say whether you would vote for or against each of the following -- A new federal law that would strictly limit the kinds of foods that can be served in school meals or sold in vending machines, at snack bars and bake sales in public schools to food that meets certain standards for high nutritional value.
Vote for
Vote against
No opinion
%
%
%
2013 Mar 8-9 ^
57
41
3
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
Next, I'm going to read some proposals that have been made to improve the nutritional value of foods students eat while at school. Please say whether you would vote for or against each of the following -- A law that would prohibit students from bringing packed lunches or snacks to public schools.
Vote for
Vote against
No opinion
%
%
%
2013 Mar 8-9
17
81
2
Gallup
Still thinking about a federal law regulating what school districts could serve for meals and snacks on school grounds, how effective do you think such a law would be in terms of -- [RANDOM ORDER]? Would it be very effective, somewhat effective, not too effective or not effective at all?
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not too effective
Not effective at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
Reducing obesity in children
2013 Mar 8-9
19
40
20
19
2
Improving student academic performance
2013 Mar 8-9
13
38
21
25
3
Gallup
How many glasses of soda pop, if any, do you drink on an average day? [OPEN-ENDED]
0
1
2
3
4 or more
No opinion
Mean
%
%
%
%
%
%
2012 Jul 9-12
52
28
9
4
13
1
1.3 glasses
Gallup
From a health perspective, which of the following do you think is more beneficial for the average American -- a diet low in fat, or a diet low in carbohydrates?
Low in fat
Low in carbohydrates
Both/equally (vol.)
Neither (vol.)
Medical evidence unclear (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
%
2012 Jul 9-12
63
30
2
1
1
2
2004 Jul 8-11
67
23
5
2
*
3
2002 Jul 9-11
68
22
5
1
1
3
* Less than 0.5%; (vol.) = Volunteered response
Gallup
How serious a problem do you think obesity is to society -- extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious or not serious?
Extremely serious
Very serious
Somewhat serious
Not serious
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2012 Jul 9-12 ^
38
43
15
3
1
2005 Jul 7-10
27
42
28
3
*
2003 Jul 7-9
20
36
38
5
1
* Less than 0.5%; ^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
How important is it to have federal government programs that address health risks associated with each of the following? Is it extremely important, very important, somewhat important or not important? How about for obesity?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2012 Jul 9-12 ^
23
34
22
19
2
^ Asked of a half sample
Gallup
Do you feel confident or not confident that the food available at most grocery stores is safe to eat?
Confident
Not confident
No opinion
%
%
%
2008 Jul 10-13
82
17
1
2007 Jul 12-15
82
17
1
2006 Dec 8-10
87
12
1
2006 Jul 6-9
84
15
1
2005 Jul 7-10
88
12
*
2004 Jul 8-11
87
12
1
2002 Jul 9-11
85
13
2
2001 Jul 19-22
89
10
1
2001 Mar 26-28
81
18
1
2000 Mar 30-Apr 2
80
18
2
1999 Sep 23-26
80
19
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Do you feel confident or not confident that the food served at most restaurants is safe to eat?
Confident
Not confident
No opinion
%
%
%
2008 Jul 10-13
71
26
3
2007 Jul 12-15
73
25
2
2006 Dec 8-10
74
24
2
2006 Jul 6-9
74
24
2
2005 Jul 7-10
76
23
1
2001 Jul 19-22
77
21
2
2001 Mar 26-28
68
29
3
1999 Sep 23-26
69
30
1
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Generally speaking, would you describe the lunches served in the school that your oldest child attends as -- very nutritious, somewhat nutritious, not that nutritious or not nutritious at all?
Based on parents of children in grades K-12
Very nutritious
Somewhat nutritious
Not that nutritious
Not nutritious at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2007 Aug 3-5
21
42
17
10
11
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Thinking about the amount of foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain breads offered in your child's school, do you think the school is offering enough of these kinds of food, or should it offer more?
Based on parents of children in grades K-12
Offering enough
Should offer more
No opinion
%
%
%
2007 Aug 3-5
27
66
8
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
Do you think your child's school is offering too many foods that should not be served to children, or not?
Based on parents of children in grades K-12
Yes, too many
No, not
No opinion
%
%
%
2007 Aug 3-5
43
48
8
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
How much do you think school lunches are to blame for the problem of childhood obesity -- a great deal, a moderate amount, not much or not at all?
Based on parents of children in grades K-12
Great deal
Moderate amount
Not much
Not at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2007 Aug 3-5
9
22
37
30
2
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
When you shop for groceries, do you make a special effort to buy items produced in the United States, or not?
Based on those who shop for groceries
Yes, make special effort
No, do not
No opinion
%
%
%
2007 Jul 6-8
51
47
1
Gallup
As you may know, the items in your local grocery store come from many different countries. In general, how easy or difficult is it for you to tell which countries produced the items in your grocery store? Is it -- [ROTATED: very easy, somewhat easy, somewhat difficult (or) very difficult]?
Based on those who make special effort to buy foods produced in the U.S.
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2007 Jul 6-8
13
29
38
19
1
Gallup
How concerned are you about the safety of food in your local grocery stores that comes from -- [RANDOM ORDER] -- very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not concerned at all?
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not concerned at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
China
46
28
17
8
1
Mexico
28
33
26
12
1
The United States
11
28
33
29
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
When it comes to nutritional recommendations and food warnings that you hear or read about, are you paying -- [ROTATED: more attention, about the same amount or less attention] -- than you did five years ago?
More attention
Same
Less attention
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2006 Dec 8-10
64
28
8
*
* Less than 0.5%
Gallup
If fast food restaurants offered new healthier menu options, would you be very likely to choose these, or would you probably stick with your current favorite items?
Based on adults who eat at fast food restaurants at least monthly
Very likely to choose
Stick with favorite items
Already choose healthiest items (vol.)
No opinion
%
%
%
%
2003 Jul 7-9
56
41
2
1
(vol.)=volunteered response
Gallup
If fast food restaurants offered new healthier menu options, would you be more likely to eat at these types of restaurants, or not?
Based on adults who do not eat at fast food restaurants at least monthly
Yes, more likely
No, not more likely
No opinion
%
%
%
2003 Jul 7-9
41
57
2
Gallup
How responsible is the fast food industry for the health problems faced by obese people in this country -- [ROTATED: very responsible, somewhat responsible, not too responsible (or) not responsible at all]?
Very responsible
Somewhat responsible
Not too responsible
Not responsible at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2003 Jul 7-9
6
27
25
41
1
Gallup
Would you favor or oppose holding the fast food industry legally responsible for the diet-related health problems of people who eat fast food on a regular basis?
Favor
Oppose
No opinion
%
%
%
2003 Jul 7-9
9
89
2
Gallup
When it comes to knowing how to eat a healthy diet, which of the following statements best describes you -- you are very confused, you are somewhat confused, you are not very confused or you are not at all confused?
Very confused
Somewhat confused
Not very confused
Not confused at all
No opinion
%
%
%
%
%
2002 Jul 9-11
3
21
26
49
1
1999 Sep 23-26
3
14
19
63
1
1993 Dec 2-22 ^
5
22
27
45
1
^ The Gallup Organization for the American Dietetic Association
Although people worldwide were less satisfied with aspects of their eating experiences in 2023 than in 2022, most continued to enjoy their food and say it was healthy.
