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refined sugar - a 2004 study at UC Berkley surveyed 4,760 adults, and found that sweets, deserts, and soft drinks/alcohol comprise almost 25% of all the calories consumed in the US. the top 5 foods, in order of consumption are soft drinks (comprising 7.1% of the total calories alone) , pastries, Hamburgers, Pizza, and potato chips.

Others have shown that the average American consumes 3-4x the amount of added sugar recommended by the USDA

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Carbohydrates are the main nutrient that makes up the bulk of most human diets. They are a primary source of energy for the body and are found in foods like bread, rice, pasta, and fruits.

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