Americans Still Need to Cut Down <br />on Sugar and Bread According to a new study, Americans <br />are eating less sweet food, but they are still consuming too <br />much of certain foods such as white bread. The analysis can be found in the <br />'Journal of the American Medical Association.' The study was held <br />from 1999 to 2016. Almost 44,000 adult subjects <br />were involved in the findings. The report adds that whole grains are being <br />eaten more, but they are still not a <br />big enough part of Americans' daily calorie intake. Researchers recorded a<br />two percent fall in added sugar consumption. They say it may be due to <br />people drinking less soda. Daily intake is now at 14 percent, but that is <br />still higher than the recommendation of 10 percent. The analysis adds there was <br />also a fall in low-quality carbs. In terms of daily calories, they still <br />make up just over 40 percent. Researchers also say <br />obesity and diabetes rates increased. According to the study, <br />nearly three-quarters of <br />American adults are overweight.
