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Do Americans Eat Enough Vegetables?

Per Capita Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables: 1980 and 2006 (In pounds). Fruits and vegetables are key part of a healthy diet. Do Americans eat more fruit than they used to? Do Americans eat more vegetables than they used to? According to the census bureau, yes,...

Changes in Per Capita Food Consumption 1980 to 2006

Per Capita Consumption of Selected Food, 1980 and 2006 (in Pounds or Gallons) Food 1980 2006 Red meat, total 126.4 109.9 Beef 72.1 62.7 Veal 1.3 0.4 Lamb and mutton 1.0 0.8 Pork 52.1 46.0 Chicken 32.7 61.3 Turkey 8.1 13.3 Fish and shellfish 12.4 16.5 Eggs 271 251 Egg...

What Do Americans Like to Drink?

Per Capita Consumption of Selected Beverages by Type: 1980 to 2006 (in gallons) In twenty five years, how have drinking habits changed in the United States? On average, each person drinks 6.6 fewer gallons of milk and the milk that they do drink is more likely to be...

Cancer Survival Rates

Estimated New Cancer Cases, 2008, and White Survival Rates: 1987-1989 to 1996-2004 (in thousands). The 5-year relative survival rate is derived by adjusting the observed survival rate for expected mortality, represents the likelihood that a person will not die from...

Annual Hospital Visits

Did you ever wonder what type of products are most likely to send you to the hospital? The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled a list of Hospital Visits Associated With Selected Consumer Products for 2006. Looks like you best stay off the floor, steps and bed. Product...