Seven reasons why overweight Americans are getting bigger

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It's no secret that in recent decades, the share of overweight Americans has increased significantly.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American now has 5 feet 9 1 / 4 inches (175,9 cm) and 196 pounds (89 kg) is 15 pounds (6,8 kg) more than 20 years ago, writes Vox.

In women, the changes are even more dramatic. The average woman in the US now weighs 169 pounds (77 kg), and in 1994, weighed 152 pounds (69 kg).

Seven reasons why overweight Americans are getting bigger:

1. People in the United States often eat out

Americans are cooking less at home and eating more in a cafe. This leads to the fact that they eat more than if they ate at home.

In 2015, Americans spent more on food in restaurants than on grocery shopping.

Of course, in a restaurant you can order a healthy meal, but studies show that on average, people eat at 20-40 restaurants more calories than if they eat at home.

2. The portions are bigger

The average restaurant dinner is now 4 times more than in 1950's. This difference also affects the number of calories eaten by the average American: from 2109 calories per day in 1970 to 2568 in 2010.

3. Americans often drink sugar-containing beverages.

People who drink sugar-containing beverages are more likely to suffer from overweight, type 2 diabetes, caries, and other health problems. According to Euromonitor, Americans are leading in the amount of consumption of sugar-containing beverages in the world.

Fortunately, residents of the United States are gradually abandoning sugary carbonated beverages.

4. Healthy food is more expensive

Less than 15% of Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables recommended by the government. One of the reasons for this is the higher price for natural products, if you count them by the number of calories you can get for $ 1.

5. Of the vegetables, Americans mainly use potatoes and tomatoes

These vegetables are among the highest in calories. And the problem is not just American tastes, but also supply—in 2013, potatoes and tomatoes made up half of the vegetables sold in U.S. stores.

6. US residents consume too many desserts

Most Americans eat a “disguised” dessert for breakfast. In addition, they eat too much sugar during the day: cola, cupcakes, or even salad dressings.

7. Negative role played by a large number of additives in unhealthy food.

Sugar, fatty and genetically modified food very often fall on the tables of Americans in recent years.

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