https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/45-alarming-statistics-on-americans-sugar-consumption-and-the-effects-of-sugar-on-americans-health/
You want to know why the US has an obesity epidemic? Look at these stats:
- Each US person consumes 126.5 grams of sugar a day (equivalent to 2.5 full sized candy bars)
- In 2011, per person sugar consumption per year was an average of 150 lbs, up from 17.5 lbs in 1915
- Fructose consumption has almost doubled from 37 grams a day to 62.5 grams since the 1970s
- For the top consumers of sugar, it comprises 40% of their diet
- Obese individuals cost 42% more in healthcare each year
- In 2018, Obesity related illnesses were 21% of healthcare expenditures (this doesn't include related illnesses such as cancer, which has a direct connection to increased cancer rates)
- The number of fast food restaurants doubled from 1970 to 2010
In a 5 year time span, the US consumption of sodas increased at an alarming 41% from 1989 to 1994
https://youtu.be/nxyxcTZccsE?t=1526
https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/45-alarming-statistics-on-americans-sugar-consumption-and-the-effects-of-sugar-on-americans-health/
You want to know why the US has an obesity epidemic? Look at these stats:
* Each US person consumes 126.5 grams of sugar a day (equivalent to 2.5 full sized candy bars)
* In 2011, per person sugar consumption per year was an average of 150 lbs, up from 17.5 lbs in 1915
* Fructose consumption has almost doubled from 37 grams a day to 62.5 grams since the 1970s
* For the top consumers of sugar, it comprises 40% of their diet
* Obese individuals cost 42% more in healthcare each year
* In 2018, Obesity related illnesses were 21% of healthcare expenditures (this doesn't include related illnesses such as cancer, which has a direct connection to increased cancer rates)
* The number of fast food restaurants doubled from 1970 to 2010
In a 5 year time span, the US consumption of sodas increased at an alarming 41% from 1989 to 1994
https://youtu.be/nxyxcTZccsE?t=1526
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