The pie chart illustrates the average proportions of daily intake of
sodium
, saturated fat, and added sugar consumed by an average person in the USA during meals and Use synonyms
snacks
. These nutrients, when eaten in excess, are considered unhealthy.
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Overall
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dinner
accounts for the highest consumption of both Use synonyms
sodium
and saturated fat, Use synonyms
while
added sugar is mostly consumed through Linking Words
snacks
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Breakfast
consistently represents the lowest intake across all three nutrients.
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sodium
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dinner
contributes the largest share at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Use synonyms
Breakfast
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snacks
each account for 14%, making them the least significant sources of Use synonyms
sodium
. A similar pattern is observed for saturated fat 37% is consumed at Use synonyms
dinner
, 26% at lunch, and 21% through Use synonyms
snacks
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whereas
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breakfast
contributes only 16%.
Added sugar shows a different distribution. Use synonyms
Snacks
make up the highest proportion at 42%, far exceeding all other meal categories. Use synonyms
Dinner
accounts for 32%, lunch for 19%, and Use synonyms
breakfast
again has the smallest share at 16%.Use synonyms