The United States eats the most fast food in the world. Burgers are the most popular form of fast food, taking up more than 50 percent of total fast food expenditure in the country. Despite efforts by fast food companies to offer a healthier menu, the industry is still largely blamed for the rise in unhealthy eating habits and in the increase in obesity rates. read more
Common in the American diet are processed foods that contain high doses of fat, sugar, sodium and calories, with little nutritional value. In addition, other harmful ingredients such as preservatives and trans fats make these foods even more damaging to the human body. read more