This is a print-friendly version of www.whitehutchinson.com/news/lenews/2005/07/article109.shtml

White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA

Who's eating healthy?

Are Americans really paying attention to eating healthy? In March 2005, Global Growth Group conducted its What America Thinks survey and reported the following:

What are you watching?

We think this survey indicates that almost 60% of Americans are health conscious about what they are eating and are making choices based upon their dietary concerns. This is confirmed by a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association of SmartBrief readers, who are almost all restaurateurs in one role or another. When asked what they predicted will be the hottest new food and beverage items in restaurants in 2005, the top choice was 'healthy' eating: low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie and low in trans-fat.

If this is true, it means location-based entertainment centers need to offer a broad enough menu selection to cater to these concerns.

If you are wondering about the rest of the predicted trends, here they are, in this descending order:

• Ethnic foods with Asian, Indian, Mexican and fusion cuisine topping the list
• High flavor, meaning bold/spicy flavors in foods, flavor-infused cocktails, milk and water
• Teas, including specialty teas, diet spiced teas, tea-infused dishes
• Natural/organic foods and beverages
• Sandwiches, including gourmet, deli, new flavors and breads
• Seafood
• Comfort foods
• Wraps
• Coffees, including specialty coffees, flavored lattes, even coffee-based sauces

© 1999 - 2026, White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Inc.
The contents of this website and eNewsletters are protected by USA and international copyright law. Permission is granted to download and print single copites of any of the contents or articles for personal use. No other copies may be made. Educational institutions may obtain permission to make multiple copies for classroom use by e-mailing us with details. The contents of articles may be quoted provided credit is given to the "(author's name), White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA". All other rights for use or reproduction of the contents and articles are reserved.