填空题. A. alter B. nutrition C. companied D. awareness E. compile F. snakes G. contains H. fiber I. nutrient J. snacks K. along L. patterns M. favorite N. consciousness O. alert Americans today have more different eating habits than in the past. There is a wide selection of food available. They have a broader knowledge of 11 , so they buy more fresh fruit and vegetables than ever before. At he same time, Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets, 12 and sodas. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the food industry—growers, processors, marketers and restaurateurs 13 sales statistics and keep accurate records. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American 14 . Instead, chickens, turkey, and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years. This is probably a result of the awareness of the dangers of eating food which 15 high levels of cholesterol, or animal fat. Doctors believe that cholesterol is a threat to human health. According to a recent survey, Americans also change their eating 16 to meet the needs of different situations. They have certain ideas about which foods will increase their athletic ability, help them lose weight, make them 17 for business meetings, or put them in the vegetables, which supply them with carbon hydrates, to give them strength for physical activity, such as sports. Adults choose foods rich in 18 , such as bread and cereal, for breakfast, and salads for lunch to prepare them for business appointments. For romantic dinners, however, Americans choose shrimp and lobster. While many of these ideas are based on nutritional facts, some are not. Americans' 19 of nutrition, 20 with their changing tastes and needs, leads them to consume a wide variety of foods—foods for health, for fun, and simply for good taste.