U.S.D.A. trends cont.
25% increase in the amount of added fats and oils used since 1970 (dressings and cooking oils).
About 2/3 of adults fail to meet the recommendations of 30% of calories from fat. Americans consume 33% calories from fat.
The average intake of sodium is above the guideline of 2,400 mg/day.
Herbal supplements, vitamins, Creatine supplements are on the rise.
Protein Diets, Carbohydrate limiting diets, and other diets that promise rapid weight loss are on the rise.