A recent study found a modest improvement in diet quality among Americans over the past two decades, with a decrease in poor diet quality and an increase in intermediate and ideal quality. This improvement is attributed to higher intake of nuts, seeds, whole grains, poultry, cheese, and eggs, and lower consumption of refined grains and drinks with added sugar. However, disparities in diet quality still persist or worsen based on factors such as age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, income, food security, and health insurance coverage. The researchers emphasize the need to address barriers that prevent many Americans, especially those from marginalized communities, from accessing and consuming nourishing food.
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American Diet Quality Improved Modestly But Still Long Way To Go: Report
