Maintaining nutritional balance is not easy with fast food, because there is no control over how they are cooked. For example, some are cooked with a lot of oil and butter, and there may be no option if you want your selection with reduced fat.
The large portions often served at restaurants also encourage overeating. Fast food also tend to lack fresh fruits and vegetables.
In general, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease must be much more careful about...
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