According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, American consumption of sugar now averages more than 150 pounds per year, whereas a century ago the average intake of sugar was about 4 pounds per year.

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The passage states that "American consumption of sugar now averages more than 150 pounds per year, whereas a century ago the average intake of sugar was about 4 pounds per year." This means that sugar consumption has increased significantly over the past century, which is true.