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,...
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...
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...
I’ve talked in the past about how a person’s blood pressure is significantly influenced by the ratio of potassium to sodium in one’s diet, not necessarily the amount of sodium itself. One way to positively affect this ratio is to use a salt...
One of the nice things about the internet is the proliferation of sites which allow you to analyze and track the food that you’re eating. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, trying to eat healthier or merely trying to determine where you’re diet...
