The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the proportion of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in 4 daily meals consumed by USA citizens. Excessive consumption of any type of these nutrients may be detrimental to health. Generally speaking, Americans eat relatively healthier in their first meal of the day because lesser in salt, oil and sweets. Midday and main meal contain the highest portions of sodium and fat

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a midmorning break has the highest lactose level. The first chart shows the daily consumption of sodium. Dinner consists of a significant ratio of 43% salt and 29%

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lunch. Snacks and breakfast include an equal percentage which is 14%. The

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chart outlines the percentage of saturated fat, dinner has the highest fat which made up

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37%, lunch contributes 26% followed by 21% in snacks and 16% in breakfast. The

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chart describes glucose in meals, snacks hold the highest figures which is 42%. Dinner takes up 23%

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lunch and breakfast contain 19% and 16% respectively.