Exploring What the American Diet Was Like in the 2010s
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2018 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 36.6% of American adults consumed fast food on any given day between 2013 and 2016, a statistic that coexisted with a booming wellness industry and a growing interest in plant-based diets. This decade was defined by stark dietary contradictions and rapid shifts influenced by technology.