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