Key insights include:

• Most American consumers report high diet satisfaction, with 85% reporting they are “very happy” or “rather happy” with their diets.
• Consumers self-classified as overweight are more satisfied with their diets than consumers who are not overweight.
• Consumers self-classified as overweight (BMI ≥ 25) tend to be less food secure.
• Food at Home (FAH) inflation was 2.4% over the last 12 months, although consumers perceive food inflation near 2 points higher.
• Average diet quality remains well below the healthy diet thresholds.
• 29% of adults are planning to diet in 2026, with most of those (61%) planning to reduce consumption of processed foods.

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