The given chart describes the average percentages of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar in typical meals consumed in the USA. According to the given information, these three type of nutrients can be detrimental to our health if we consume more than we need.
In the USA, for breakfast, 14% of sodium, 16% of saturated fat and added sugar are used due to the information. While for lunch, 29% of sodium, 26% of saturated fat and 19% of added sugar are consumed. Thus, we found that people in USA consume more amount of nutrients in their lunch. In the snack time, 14% of sodium, 21% of saturated fat and 42% of added sugar are consumed. Thus, a lot of added sugar are used in their snack and it can be harmful. Finally, in their dinner, 43% of sodium, 37% of saturated fat and 23% of added sugar are used.
In conclusion, sodium usage is the highest in their dinner, so is the saturated fat. Added sugar are the most consumed nutrient in their snack. Similarly, sodium usage is the lowest in the breakfast, so is the saturated fat.And also added sugar is the lowest in the breakfast.
