Fruit and vegetable consumption, although on the rise, is still under the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended five servings per day.
The average American people eat 1 and 1/2 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit daily. Since the beginning of the 20th century, consumption of eggs and mil has been steadilly declining, while cheese consumption has increased. Poultry, meat and fish consumption has also climbed in a dramatic way.Vegetable fats are being used increasingly instead of animal fats, but total fat intake is still very high. Also grain and cereal consumption has risen.

60 percent of Americans eat snacks regularly, consuming about 20 percent of their calories from these snack foods. Because 1/2 of young people skip breakfast, and 1/4 skip lunch, between-meal snacking contributes significantly to the daily nutrient intake of Americans. Children require several small meals daily, as their smaller stomachs cannot store and process large amounts of food at one time. Snacks chosen with care can add to a good diet. Most Americans, however, do not choose their snacks wiselly.