Nut consumption among U.S. adults, 2009-2010.

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2010. Almost 40% (38.2%) of adults consumed nuts on a given day. More non-Hispanic white (43.6%) than non-Hispanic black (23.7%) or Hispanic (25.5%) adults consumed nuts. Approximately 80% of nuts consumed (84.0% by men and 79.7% by women) were nuts or seeds as single-item foods or nut butters. All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission; citation as to source, however, is appreciated.