"Adults cut their calories by almost 100 a day between 2005 and 2010..."

People have cut calories and improved their diets

by NANCI HELLMICH / USA TODAY

Posted on January 17, 2014 at 1:08 PM

"New evidence suggests Americans are shaving off calories and improving their diets.

Adults cut their calories by almost 100 a day between 2005 and 2010, mainly because they consumed fewer calories from fast-food places and other restaurants, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Department of Agriculture."