American Milk Consumption Has Plummeted (Infographic)

(Statista.com)

Whole milk consumption has plummeted in the United States, falling by a massive 78 percent since 1970 alone. Interestingly, while the level of beverage consumption has remained the same, whole milk has been largely replaced by modern alternatives. 

The nose-diving consumption levels have created a major problem for dairy farmers who have lobbied for years to re-invigorate the struggling industry. Unfortunately, their efforts have failed to reverse the downward trend.

Infographic by Statista.com