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How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year? – Yvanna C., age 9, Nevada From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy
Rahel Mathews, Mississippi State University 24 May 2026

The food pyramid turns on its head in the latest federal guidelines

Earlier this year, the federal government released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. While some elements of the long-standing food pyramid model build on prior recommendations or remain largely unchanged, specialists say this update represents the most consequential overhaul of federal nutrition policy in decades. Adopting the tagline
Karen Kelly 03 Mar 2026

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