From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of meat, poulty and fish combined increased 7 percent per person, from 177 pounds to 190 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of dairy products increased 3 percent per person, from 564 pounds to 580 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of eggs decreased 23 percent per person, from 309 eggs to 239 eggs per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of fats and oils increased 25 percent per person, from 53 pounds to 66 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of fruits, including fresh and processed, increased 24 percent per person, from 238 pounds to 295 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997, U.S. intake of vegetables, including fresh and processed, increased 24 percent per person, from 335 pounds to 416 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997 U.S. intake of flour and cereal products increased 47 percent per person, from 136 pounds to 200 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article

From 1970 to 1997 U.S. intake of caloric sweeteners increased 26 percent per person, from 122 pounds to 154 pounds per person according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. Read the entire article | Email this article