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Default New York Times -- Excess consumption by Americans said to cause food shortages

Ali > wrote:

>Bit of a crap post really.


I posted it because I am interested in the U.S.'s image around
the world, and it seems the current administration has found
yet another way to offend just about everybody.

> What is meant by the US uses or throws away 3770 calories per
> person? Does this include waste food and drink from retailers?


I assume so. I've read elsewhere that over half the food
produced for consumption in the U.S. is thrown away.

Steve