] We knew we ate more; we knew we had gained weight. Now a
] new study that looked at 30 years of Americans' eating
] habits has pinned down how many more calories,
] carbohydrates and fats are eaten daily.
]
] From 1971 to 2000, the study found, women increased their
] caloric intake by 22 percent, men by 7 percent.

My thoughts on carbs have changed a bit since the last time I posted on the subject ... maybe I'll write some more later.

Study Details 30-Year Increase in Calorie Consumption