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Size and calorie content of fast food at the country's most popular restaurants has increased considerably over the past three decades
has now found that the size and calorie content of fast food at the country's most popular restaurants has increased considerably over the past three decades.
Researchers studied 1,787 mains, sides and desserts at 10 fast food chains from 1986 to 2016 - Arby’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Jack in the Box, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s and Wendy’s. Even though chains are attempting to attract customers with lighter and healthier items such as salad, the average main grew by 39 grams across the ten chains studied between 1986 and 2016. The calorie count also increased by 90.
Desserts are also becoming unhealthier and the average portion size across the 10 chains grew by 71 grams, adding another 186 calories over the past three decades. Menu options have also grown hugely over the period of research, with the number of mains, sides and desserts increasing by 226%.
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