America, land of the free…home of the

obese

Snacks are replacing meals

• Many Americans snack all day among eating three meals.• In the 70’s people sat down at dinner, but fast-food and

TV dinners are becoming popular.

Pizza Pizza

• Pizza was just getting popular in the 1970’s.• Today 20% of American survey participants admit to

having pizza the night before.

Veggies who needs them?

Your average American ate 2.6 servings of vegetables a day in the ‘70s. By 2008, that number had slipped to 1.9

Health risks

•stroke.•kidney failure.•heart attack.•heart failure

High blood pressure

• 50 % of Americans have high blood pressure.• Half of the population is at risk of further health

problems.• Is convenience really worth the ultimate sacrifice?

Credits

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