Nearly one-third of Americans admit they don't know what a 'healthy plate' of food looks like: survey

Nearly a third of Americans admit they have no idea what a “healthy plate” looks like (29%), according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 adults explored some of the misconceptions around nutrition , finding that these misunderstandings are numerous.

According to respondents, fruit and vegetables should take up a combined total of 38% instead of the recommended 50%.

And they’re slightly above their estimation of protein at 28% compared to 25%, leaving the average person thinking they need only 20% of their plate to be grain-based foods — an underestimation from the recommended 25%.

Conducted by Talker Research for Grain Foods Foundation, the survey found that 69% acknowledge that a balanced diet must include several nutrients like carbohydrates, fiber, proteins, fats and more.

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