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America is changing its eating habits. Though medical evidence mounts that we are
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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
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the conclusion that six out of ten leading causes of death such as heart disease and cancer might
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diet. The government issued dietary guidelines
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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,
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one of supply. An excellent nationwide food distribution system assures that fresh
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is readily available in all parts of the country,
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the season. Taking advantage of this abundance, many people are forsaking traditional meat-and- potatoes fare
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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
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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. Saladbars,
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with fresh greens and raw fruits and vegetables, are found everywhere.