The typical American plate is filled with refined grains, foodswith added sugar and fats, meat and poultry. Although lack ofexercise plays a role, the growing obesity epidemic in the UnitedStates has a lot to do with what Americans eat. Not only does theAmerican diet affect weight, but it also increases the risk ofchronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and type-2diabetes. Knowing what makes up a typical American diet might helpsteer you in the direction of making which is actually within therecommendations for a healthy diet. Research also hints at a linkbetween sugar and addictive eating. For instance, a 2012 studypublished
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