Fast food calories

Filed in archive Diet and Nutrition on September 13, 2006

"When the meals were large - people underestimated calorie levels by 38%. In smaller meals the calories were underestimated by only 2.9%.
A second part of the study was in the lab - where 40 undergraduate students had to estimate calorie content of 15 sizes of the same fast-food meal. The meal consisted of different amounts of fries, soda, and chicken nuggets.
Once again the larger meals were underestimated by 22.6%."

So, once again, don't just assume something is fat-free, low-cal, or sugarless. Do your homework before grabbing that fast-food sandwich and study the calories, fats and carbs in your favorite fast-food treats. You'll find easy to search and detailed nutrition info about McDonalds, Wendy's, Subway or Burger King by clicking on the names. And you can find a nifty Fast Food Facts nutritional information by visiting Food Facts