No doubt about it -- fast food makes us fat

by Jacki Donaldson (Subscribe to Jacki Donaldson's posts)
Oct 25th 2007 9:00AM

Does it surprise you that people who eat fast food several times per week weigh significantly more than those who don't eat fast food very often? It's no shock to me that a study released on Monday reveals what every one of us should already know: Fast food makes us fat.

Each additional fast-food meal packs on the pounds, according to a Temple University obesity study that reveals these specific facts:

The weight of people who consumed three to six fast-food meals a week was significantly higher than those who consumed no fast food or ate one to two such meals per week.

Every additional fast-food meal during the week was associated with a 1 1/2-pound increase in body weight. There may be factors other than fast-food here -- like a sedentary lifestyle of people who tend to eat fast food, for example.

About 50 percent of respondents -- there were 4,600 in all -- said they'd be more likely to eat healthy options if offered as part of a value meal, and 41 percent would like to have nutritional information on menus. This data offers clues about what might help people make healthier choices.

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findingmyslim07 10-25-2007 @ 1:59PM

The numbers don't lie. But I wonder if the recent additions of healthier choices at some of these fast-food places have began to turn the numbers around?

FitClubScott 10-25-2007 @ 3:08PM

The new, healthy items are a definitely a good thing, but I don't think Mickey D's is selling too many salads.

Their bread and butter, or is it their meat and cheese, is still the burger and fries.

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Kathryn 11-06-2007 @ 12:43PM

There is a good chance that there are additives in the food that are not acknowledged (and not required to be revealed). Drug companies, in league with big agriculture and big fast food know how to add chemicals to the food that will make you hungry, make you fat, and make you depressed. Then they sell you diet pills, more fast food, and diabetic and depression medications. Fast food is not just bad for you. It's poison.

Read Kevin Trudeau's book "Natural Cures "They" Dont Want You to Know About" and you'll never be tempted to eat a Mcburger again!