75 percent of the world’s food is generated from only 12 plants and five animal species and other fun facts about food.

More than 9 out of 10 farms in the world are family farms. They provide more than 80% of the world's food supply.

75 percent of the world's food is generated from only 12 plants and five animal species.

In 2011, the average American consumed nearly one ton of food, including 632 lbs. of dairy products (including 31.4 lbs. of cheese), 415.4 lbs. of vegetables (most popular being corn and potatoes), 273 lbs. of fruit, and 183.6 lbs. of meat and poultry.

1 in 6 people in America face hunger.

Mozzarella, with 11.5 pounds available per capita in 2012, is still Americans' favorite cheese, followed by Cheddar at 9.4 pounds.

Potatoes and tomatoes are far and away the most commonly consumed vegetables while oranges and apples led the way in fruits, though mostly in juice form.