Take a look at the graphic for this article Why a Big Mac Costs Less Than a Salad. Unbelievable. Why is the government subsidizing food that we’re supposed to eat less of?
Federal food subsidies from 1995-2005 for production of:
- fruits and veggies – 0.37%
- nuts and legumes – 1.9%
- sugar, oil, starch, alcohol – 10.69%
- grains – 13.23%
- meat and dairy – 73.8%
