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U.S. Sugar consumption trend from 1970-2021 (www.ers.usda.gov)

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[–] statues_lasers@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Peaking at 160 pounds per person. So people were eating their weight in sugar each year. It can’t possibly be sustainable.

[–] spudwart@spudwart.com 2 points 1 year ago

The fact we're almost around the same amount of sugar intake as 1970 yet Obesity is far worse now than it used to be speaks to this being a sugar issue as much as it is an FDA issue overall.