If you're trying to shed a few extra pounds before bikini season, you may be choosing more foods that are low-fat and sugar-free. While most Americans could stand to eat a little less fat and sugar, many of us are still ignoring a basic fact: We consume too many calories.

Over the past 25 years, the typical American diet has expanded by more than 300 calories daily. In theory, it's enough to boost a person's weight by 30 pounds over the course of a year, since each extra 3,500 calories ...

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