Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide【B1】___of food available. They have a broader【B2】of nutrition (营养), so they buy more fresh fruit and【B3】than ever before. At the same time, Americans【B4】___increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.

Statistics show that the way people live【B5】___the way they eat. American lifestyles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone,【B6】parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles are【B7】for the increasing number of people who must【B8】meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food.【B9】___. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average.

It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume.【B10】___. This information not only tells us what people are eating, but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes.【B11】___. Instead, chicken, turkey and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.

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