We all know that most American’s are far from being the healthiest eaters in the world. When you stop by at most fast food places and consider the choice of food eaten by most of the people around you – burger, pizzas, etc., you will not be surprised that healthier choices such as vegetables are not one of the top sources of calories for most Americans on the chart below.
Not surprising though, coming tops on the list were Grain-based desserts, which include: cake, donuts, cookies, pastries, pie, sweet rolls etc. But, the irony of it all is that a cup of broccoli contains 55 calories while a single chocolate frosted donuts has 240 calories – we really should know what the better choice is!
Here are Americans’ 25 top sources of calories as reported by Business Insider:
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