Tag: Us food habits

According to a 2024 Instacart study, Utah purchases candy 50% more often than the national average during October, a strong indicator of which US state eats the most sweets. However, different metrics provide varied results, showing that the title for the biggest sweet tooth depends on what type of sweet is being measured. A deeper look at statewide consumption patterns reveals a complex and sometimes contradictory picture of America's sugar habits.

According to a 2024 CBS News report, the average American drank 29 gallons of milk per year in 1975, a figure that plummeted to just 15 gallons by 2023. This dramatic shift in beverage preference reflects a significant and sustained decline in fluid milk consumption across the United States.