Lifestyle

How Much Do We Spend on Food?

  • December 22, 200911:00 am PST
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Since 1949, the rise of industrial, processed food meant Americans could spend less on their meals. But those savings come with a high cost: obesity, diabetes, and big health care bills. Here's a look at the numbers behind our changing diet, and what we can do to make it better.