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Food glorious food. It seems to be a constant presence in our lives. So what are you chowing down on and how much of it are you eating? And do older or younger Americans have healthier diets?

The AARP Bulletin teamed up with independent research firm SSRS for a poll about diet and nutrition. Here are the results:

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