U.S. eating habits are poor but better than in 1999

Americans score poorly when assessed for a healthy diet, says a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers say the U.S. average improved to 46.8 in 2010 from the initial 39.9 in 1999 on a scale of 110. More than half of the improvement came from lower consumption of trans fats. The 29,124 adults in… » Read More

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