… As a political scientist, I’ve been asking people about their experiences with people who are different from them. In 2008, I wrote a series of questions to measure cosmopolitanism. I asked seven questions about travel, sports and food to tap into behaviors that expose people to varying levels of […] Read more »
The New Food Fights: U.S. Public Divides Over Food Science
Food has become a flashpoint in American culture and politics. In the past generation, Americans have witnessed the introduction of genetically modified crops, the rise of the organic food industry, increasing concerns about obesity, growing awareness to food allergies and other health concerns linked with what people eat, an expanding […] Read more »
When teen diets give parents indigestion
For some Americans, dieting has shifted from a general approach, such as counting calories or reducing portion size, to a greater interest in special diets that include or prohibit certain types of foods. Although teens are known to experiment with special diets, little is known about how parents respond to […] Read more »
CBS News poll: Hispanics in America
According to a new CBS News poll, the outlook of Hispanic Americans on their lives, their family’s future, and their opportunities in the U.S., is markedly optimistic. And in what has been a bitterly-divisive election season, a majority of the American public thinks Hispanics have a positive influence on American […] Read more »
Obesity Rate Lowest in Hawaii, Highest in West Virginia
At 18.5%, Hawaii has the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S., closely followed by Colorado at 19.8%. They are the only two states in which the obesity rate is below 20%. West Virginia has the highest adult obesity rate, at 37.0%. In addition to West Virginia, at least one […] Read more »
Fewer Americans Say They Want to Lose Weight
As Americans enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers this year, about half (49%) say they would like to lose weight. This is down from readings near 60% from 2001 to 2008. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »