The presence of "animal based foods" totals decreased 4% from 2000 to 2010, while at the same time, obesity and diabetes continued to rise. So if anyone thinks food availability is a valid marker for what the US is eating and how it is impacting our health...it ain't the beef Only need look at that majority 60% to at least find association. The total calories of the plant based segment actually decreased, and sugars decreased, but plant based oils increased 8%.

Nina Teicholz talk on vegetable oils dominating the American diet.
https://www.paleofx.com/videos/vege...an-food-health/