We were surprised at the volume of candy individuals eat. It plays a big role in American culture and offered during upcoming convention events.
The average American consumes an estimated eight pounds of candy (3.7 kilograms) annually. Children eat even more. On a typical day, one in four persons eat at least some candy.
Most candy is basically just a heap of sugar.” – Rahel Mathews, PhD
Source: The Conversation, January 10, 2022. Link.