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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that we have at least 1 1/2 cups of dark green vegetables per week.

Consider bringing items that do not require refrigeration, such as peanut butter sandwiches, nuts, seeds, fresh whole fruit, dried fruit and crackers.

Try putting large trays of veggies and fruits first, and place the higher-fat, higher-calorie foods farther down the buffet line.

In 2009, each American ate, on average, about 4.9 pounds of butter and 3.7 pounds of margarine.

If you consume alcohol, moderation is key.

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This protein source is considered one of the “gold standards” in nutrition because of its digestibility

Americans eat nearly 9 pounds of this vegetable per year.