1. A study was conducted in 2012 in the United States that 52% of the population that Taxes easier than eating healthy eating.
2. At least 1 in 4 people eat some type of fast food every day.
3.In the year 2011 and found that the USDA average American consumes one ton of materials eating.
4. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s tests have found widespread pesticide contamination on popular fruits and vegetables, also known as the "dirty dozen." Here is a creative way to encourage your friends to buy organic fruits and veggies.
5. The study also revealed some other interesting numbers. Americans ate: 632 lbs. of dairy products (including 31.4 lbs. of cheese), 415.4 lbs. of vegetables (most popular being corn and potatoes), 273 lbs. of fruit, and 183.6 lbs. of meat and poultry.
6. According to a 2012 Food and Health
Survey, only 3 in 10 Americans believe that all sources of calories
play an equal role in weight gain. Many Americans believe that
carbohydrates, sugars, and fats are the key sources for weight gain.
7. 31 % Of Americans consume more packaged food than .
8. Healthiness of the food we eat decreases by 1.7% for every hour that passes in the day, meaning that people generally eat healthiest at breakfast and will most likely eat unhealthier food later in the day.
9. Over 10 billion donuts are consumed in the US every year.
10. 20% of all American meals are eaten in the car.
11. Americans spend 10% of their disposable income on fast food every year.
