What Americans Say They Eat, and Don’t Eat, Today

In a recent Gallup Poll, Americans told us what they try to include, and avoid, in their diet. How on target is their understanding of nutrition, and how much does their awareness of healthy eating actually translate into their eating behaviors? Plus, what percentage of Americans are vegetarian and vegan -- and just how healthy are these choices? Caroline West Passerrello, registered dietician and nutritionist, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, joins the podcast to discuss Gallup’s trends. Later, what percentage of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S.?