No Wonder Americans Are So Fat

 Over fed and under nourished— that’s America and here’s the infographic that shows it all in all its stark and glorious simplicity.

The average American consumes 2700 calories a day and in one year eats  a whopping 110lbs of red meat, 53 gallons of soda ( that’s about a gallon a week per person) and  29 lbs of french fries just for a start.  Add in  all the ice cream, pizza, and processed food and things get serious.

Yes, it is true we eat our fruits and veggies but  check out the fact that we consume an amazing 42 lbs of corn syrup and  2736 lbs of sodium per person, annually.   It’s not surprising that the average American man at 5’9” tall weighs  190 lbs and the average American woman is 5’4” and weighs in at a no so svelte,164 lbs.

The infographic below is  too good not to share.  I found it on the Atlantic’s website  where I also found a credit to Sarah Kliff. and a link to the full size graphic.

Bon Appetit America.  We are what we eat and there is no denying that what we eat is making us fat