- Pie chart indicating typical American diet:
Americans consume 48% carbohydrates, 21%unsaturated fat, sixteen percent saturated fat and fifteen percent protein.
- 2. Pie chart indicating recommended diet:
The recommended diet is 55% carbohydrates, 21% unsaturated fat, 6 % saturated fat and 18% percent protein.
The key is indicated below the pie charts. A small orange square represents carbohydrates, a small green square represents unsaturated fat, a small yellow square represents saturated fat and a small purple square represents protein.