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By HELEN W. SMITH
Rappahannock Newt Contributing Writer
Does America still love the taste of ice cream? With retail ice cream sales topping $9 billion annually, there is no doubt America’s love affair with ice cream is stronger than ever.
Is ice cream still a popular dessert choice? As the country prepares to celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July, this frozen concoction remains the number one dessert in the U.S. — scooped up by more than 98 percent of the households in the country.
Why is ice cream so popular? As a nutritious snack, it’s unbeatable. A cup and a half of ice cream provides one-third of a person’s daily calcium requirement. And an average scoop of ice cream contains only 135 calories; the same as a banana.
Is ice cream an economical choice? According to the American Dairy Council, ice cream contributes to a healthy economy, employing approximately 20,000 people at an an
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