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Fast Food Health Issues
Fast foods are quick, reasonably priced, and readily available alternatives to home cooking. While convenient andinexpensive for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories,
Fast food chains and restaurants have responded to the public's increasing awareness about nutrition and have attempted to help people concerned about health. For example, they now make ingredient and nutrition information available on their menus. Despite...
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From Our Experts
Fast Food Facts: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy on the Run
I remember when I used to take my son to McDonald's as a "treat." When he was elementary school aged, we probably went a couple of times a... Read more »
Has Calorie Labeling Changed Your Fast Food Choices?
According to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity calorie labeling has not impact on fast food purchases for low... Read more »
American Journal of Cardiology Suggest a Statin be Offered with Fast...
Wow! Is this what heart healthcare is coming to? I just finished reading a report published in the American Journal of Cardiology... Read more »
Are Fast Food Calorie Counts On Menus Helping?
As a nutritionist, I strongly believe that information is power. If you are someone who has decided to improve your health, or lose weight,... Read more »
Can a Fast Food Giant Enjoy a Healthier Act 2
I would be very hard pressed to find ten people educated in nutrition, who would equate McDonalds with healthy eating and healthy living.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Study: Insurance Companies Invest Billions in Fast Food
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say 11 large health-insurance companies hold billions of dollars worth of stock in the fast food industry.... Read more »
Most Fast-Food Fries Cooked in Most Unhealthy Oil: Study
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that most french fries served in U.S. restaurants are fried in... Read more »
Big Fast Food Chains Have Cut Trans Fats: Study
Scientists at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health have found that major American fast food chains have significantly reduced their... Read more »
Reading Food Labels With Food Allergies: Look Carefully!
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »
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