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Fact #88: Shortfalls and excesses in the U.S. diet
By Matthew Rees
Food and Health Fact #88: Shortfalls and excesses in the U.S. diet
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The biggest shortfall in the average U.S. diet is fruit consumption, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Americans consume, on average, 41 percent fewer fruits than the recommended daily amount of two cups. This figure has barely changed since 1970. Vegetable consumption is 24 percent less than recommended (an improvement since 1970). USDA figures also show Americans eating 40 percent more meat, nuts, and eggs than recommended – a significant increase since 1970.
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