.  America is changing its eating habits. Though medical evidence mounts that we are     1    what we eat, consuming a healthier diet has become almost a national passion in the United States.
    The food-for-fitness phenomenon began in the late 70's when a U.S. Senate committee leading     2    the conclusion that six out of ten leading causes of death such as heart disease and cancer might     3    diet. The government issued dietary guidelines     4    Americans to eat a variety of food, maintain proper weight, and limit intake of fat, salt, and sugar.
    For most Americans what to eat is a matter of personal choice,     5    one of supply. An excellent nationwide food distribution system assures that fresh     6    is readily available in all parts of the country,     7    the season. Taking advantage of this abundance, many people are forsaking traditional meat-and-potatoes fare     8    lighter meals of salads, fruits, and vegetables.
    One of the most significant trends in the American way of eating is the healthful change in restaurant food. One of     9    two meals in the United States is eaten outside the home.
    Restaurants are making special efforts to provide low-fat, low-salt, and low-calorie items. Salad bars,     10    with fresh greens and raw fruits and vegetables, are found everywhere.1.