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Which of these is overconsumed in the united states

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Hello! The U.S. has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. Americans don't consume enough leafy greens, Vitamin C, and sweet potatoes. Those foods are healthy, but overly processed goods and sweets are consumed a lot, which explains why America's obesity rate is so high. In fact, 1 in 3 adults are obese and 1 in 6 children are obese. Lack of exercise also contributes to obesity as the sweets are turned into fat and it's stored there.The answer is A.

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