Holiday Indulgences Getting a Pass? Latest Survey Suggests Increased Treat Consumption is Actually Heartening
CNN Poll Reveals Holiday Indulgence Prevalent Among Adult Americans
CNN recently conducted a poll that delves into the eating habits of Americans during the holiday season and the New Year. The poll, which reflected national demographic diversity, found that the majority of adult Americans choose to indulge rather than watch their waistlines during the festive period.
The poll did not find a significant number of respondents committing to a major dietary overhaul in the New Year. Instead, 38% of the respondents nixed the idea of such a change. This trend was particularly prevalent among rural dwellers, those who haven't attended college, and people 65 or older. On the other hand, city slickers and people ages 35 to 49 were more likely to revamp their eating habits in the New Year.
Interestingly, the poll found that 18-to-34-year-olds are more likely to indulge during the holiday season, with 64% tending to overdo it. In contrast, only 40% of respondents age 65 and up said they're likely to overindulge during the holiday season.
A common practice during the holiday season includes gingerbread houses, honey-baked hams, cookie swaps, and family get-togethers. It seems that the motto "the more feasting, the merrier" is often followed during this time of year, as more than half of the 1,035 respondents in the CNN/ORC poll said they give in to gluttony because it's a special time.
However, the poll did not provide specific information about holiday weight gain or the extent to which the "the more feasting, the merrier" motto is followed during the holiday season.
The poll findings underscore the prevalence of holiday weight gain, a common occurrence for many people. Despite this, the majority of adult Americans seem to embrace the season of indulgence.
CNN conducted the poll last week, but further studies on changes in Christmas eating habits in the USA in recent years are not readily available in the search results.
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