Fast Food Intake Among Adults in the United States, August 2021–August 2023

During August 2021-August 2023, about one-third (32.0%) of adults 20 years and older consumed fast food on a given day. Overall, adults consumed 11.7% of calories from fast food on a given day. The percentage of calories consumed from fast food on a given day decreased with age: 15.2% for ages 20-39, 11.9% for ages 40-59, and 7.6% for ages 60 and older. No significant differences were noted between men and women. The percentage of calories consumed from fast food among adults decreased from 14.1% during 2013-2014 to 11.7% during August 2021-August 2023.