Fast food isn't getting healthier. It was actually better in the 1980s:
Portion size, calorie count and sodium in entrees, sides and desserts increased significantly at 10 of the top fast-food restaurants in the U.S., according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The findings show menus overall are less healthy than they were 30 years ago, despite the addition of healthier options like veggie burgers, salads and apple slices.
‘Our study offers some insights on how fast food may be helping to fuel the continuing problem of obesity and related chronic conditions in the U.S.’ —Lead investigator Megan A. McCrory None of the fast-food chains immediately responded to a request for comment. Approximately 40% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 74 are obese, up from around 13% between 1960 and 1962, and 23% between 1988 and 1994, the study noted. What’s more, obesity is the second leading risk factor for disability and the fourth leading risk factor for mortality in the U.S., the researchers said.
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