Describe the trend in calorie intake over the 30 years

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In the January 2004 issue of Consumer Reports an article titled "Cut the fat" described some of the possible problems in the diets of the U.S. public. The following table gives data on the increase in daily calories in the food supply per person. Construct a time-series plot to display the increase in calorie intake.

Year	1970	1975	1980	1985	1990	1995	2000
Calories	3300	3200	3300	3500	3600	3700	3900

a. Describe the trend in calorie intake over the 30 years.

b. What would you predict the calorie intake was in 2005? Justify your answer by explaining any assumptions you are making about calorie intake.

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