Americans continue to eat their favorite foods despite warnings about their fat content. Bacon and eggs are still a mainstay of breakfast. Americans also eat a lot of baked goods,most of which have a high level of fat. The proportion of meat remains high in the average diet, while the intake of vegetables and grains remain low. Scientists estimate that by reducing the intake of intake of fat to recommended levels individuals could decrease the risk of heart attack by 70 percent or 80 percent.