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Which one of the following is a characteristic of the American diet?

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The CDC reports that more than half of the calories consumed by American adults come from ultra-processed foods. This high consumption of processed and high-fat foods is a hallmark characteristic of the American diet, and it's a significant factor contributing to the nation's rising rates of obesity and chronic disease.