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How many pounds does the average human eat in a year?

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According to a 2011 report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average American adult consumes nearly 2,000 pounds of food annually, or roughly one ton. This surprising figure can be broken down to understand how many pounds does the average human eat in a year, revealing significant variations based on geography, culture, and individual habits.