This statistic shows the results of a survey in which respondents were asked what types of food or ingredients they avoid in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. A majority of 13 percent of respondents avoid red meat as part of a healthy lifestyle, whereas only three percent avoid it due to themselves or a household member having an intolerance or allergy.
Share of population avoiding certain food and ingredients in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, by purpose
Characteristic
Avoidance, as part of a general healthy lifestyle
Avoidance because I / a member of household have a food allergy / intolerance
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