How America Got So Fat20%: How much refrigerators have expanded in size over the last 35 years
75%: Proportion of all trips under 1 mile that Americans make by car
111 cal: Energy we don't burn in a typical day thanks to labor-saving devices (like tractor lawn mowers)
35 tsp: Amount of added sugar that Americans consume per day
63%: Proportion of us who skimp on sleep, in part because we can't unplug at night
158 hrs: Average time Americans spend in front of the TV a month--up 22 minutes from last year
52%: Proportion of Americans who sometimes cook frozen dinners rather than fresh, whole food
How America Can Get Fit and Healthy Again329 cal: Number you won't eat per day if you get a good night's sleep (versus just 4 hours)
3 bites: Number of mouthfuls of a decadent dessert that can satisfy you
4.5 lb: Weight lost in a year by drinking water before meals
50%: The increase in the amount of energy you burn digesting whole foods versus processed
90%: Proportion of people who've lost weight long-term who exercise 1 hour every day
34%: How much more likely dog owners are to get 2.5 hours of exercise a week
Adapted from The South Beach Wake-Up Call: Why America Is Still Getting Fatter and Sicker ...Plus 7 Simple Strategies for Reversing Our Toxic Lifestyle, by Arthur Agatston, MD (Rodale)
