1 An EKG can determine if the heart is beating too fast or too slow. 2  Heart rhythm abnormalities. 3  A heart typically beats in a steady rhythm. 4  An EKG can reveal if the heart is beating out of rhythm or sequence. 5  Medication side effects. 6  Taking certain medications can impact a heartâs rate and rhythm.
Rice, corn (maize), and wheat make up two-thirds of this. Other food staples include millet and sorghum; tubers such as potatoes, cassava, yams, and taro; and animal products such as meat, fish, and dairy The staple foods of North America are corn and wheat. Additionally, some of the most heavily consumed foods are dairy, chicken, beef, pork, and a variety of vegetables and fruits.
The Typical American Diet. The typical American plate is filled with refined grains, foods with added sugar and fats, meat and poultry. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. The typical American plate is filled with refined grains, foods with added sugar and fats, meat and poultry. Although lack of exercise plays a role, the growing obesity epidemic in the United States has a lot to do with what Americans eat.