1、 2026 International Food Information Council 2026 International Food Information Council February 2026 Americans Perceptions of Fiber&Whole Grains 2024 International Food Information Council 2024 International Food Information CouncilSUGGESTED CITATION:International Food Information Council(IFIC).IF

2、IC Spotlight Survey:Americans Perceptions of Fiber&Whole Grains.February 2026.The International Food Information Council(IFIC)commissioned an online survey among U.S.consumers to measure knowledge,attitudes,and beliefs about carbohydrates,including dietary fiber and whole grains.One thousand and six

3、 adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from October 22-30,2025,and were weighted to ensure proportional results.Totals may not equal 100%due to rounding.The Bayesian confidence level for the survey sample(n=1006)is 3.5,which is roughly equivalent to a margin of error of 3.1 at t

4、he 95%confidence level.Callouts of statistically significant results are included where appropriate on slides displaying results.Something is statistically significant if the result cannot be attributed to random chance.Statistical significance in this report is only compared within each demographic

5、 group (e.g.age,race,gender,etc.).METHODOLOGY2 2024 International Food Information Council 2024 International Food Information CouncilEXECUTIVE SUMMARYSource:IFIC Spotlight Survey:Americans Perceptions of Fiber&Whole Grains.February 2026.2024 International Food Information CouncilCarbohydrates are a

6、 cornerstone of a healthy diet,supplying a primary source of energy and key nutrients.Two key indicators of carbohydrate qualitydietary fiber and whole grainsplay critical roles in digestive health,metabolic function,and long-term chronic disease prevention.Yet despite decades of dietary guidance,fi