Americans and their love affair with candy

Apparently in 2001, Americans spent $21 billion on candy!!! (Stats from Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, Nov 3, 2002).

And we wonder why we have problems with diabetes, obesity and our teeth.

Think about this. I'm not saying stop buying candy (well, maybe I am), but I am saying we have a serious problem with the foods we eat. Let's face it. No one puts that candy (or whatever) into our mouths. Isn't it time we take responsibility for our health?