6 charts that show how much more Americans eat than they used to
Skye Gould/Business Insider
The average American consumes more than 3,600 calories daily - a 24% increase from 1961, when the average was just 2,880 calories.
Americans haven't increased their consumption of all food and drink evenly, however - our alcohol intake peaked in the 1980s, but our increased consumption of vegetable oils alone accounts for more than half of the calorie spike.
Using data from The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOSTAT) - which tracks caloric intake through 2013 - we've analyzed the diet changes that might be contributing to the obesity problem in the United States. Here's the breakdown:
- I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot room on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Take a look inside my cabin.
- Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.
- Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- JNK India IPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP, listing date and more
- Indian Army unveils selfie point at Hombotingla Pass ahead of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
- IndiGo places order for 30 wide-body A350-900 planes