There is very little doubt that the dietary habits in the United States are poor. Obesity continues to rise despite improved food education. Health problems associated with poor diet and sugar consumption are not getting better. As a country, we’ve grown content to follow the cravings of our sweet tooth.
It’s not universal. Many sugar alternatives are available and there are plenty of people who swear off sweets altogether. However, this doesn’t change the fact that the average American drinks 53 gallons of soft drinks per year.
In this infographic we found on Kate Quits Sugar, we look at old but relevant data about the extreme consumption of sugar in America.
