A new survey by Talker Research reveals that 29% of people have no idea what a "healthy plate" of food looks like. Other findings:
- 55% of people make changes to their diet without consulting a professional
- 58% of people don't bother to consume all food groups on a daily basis
- 14% of people have no idea what the body uses carbohydrates for (energy)
- 31% of people have no understanding of how grain-based foods interact with their body
- 28% of people have no knowledge about dairy's effect on the body
- 22% of people don't know anything about protein