Changes in the fat supply in grams per person per day of the U.S. food system for animal source (meat, dairy, eggs, fish) vs. plant source foods.
Difference in 2017 vs. 1961:
Animal foods fat +2%
Plant foods fat +136%
Most fat comes from plant source foods since the late 1970s
Difference in 2017 vs. 1961:
Animal foods fat +2%
Plant foods fat +136%
Most fat comes from plant source foods since the late 1970s
U.S. protein supply in food (not adjusted for losses) from 1961 - 2017.
Animal source (meat, dairy, eggs, fish) protein supply has increased 17% in 2017 relative to 1961. Plant source food protein supply has grown 24% in the same time frame.
Animal source (meat, dairy, eggs, fish) protein supply has increased 17% in 2017 relative to 1961. Plant source food protein supply has grown 24% in the same time frame.