Thirty years of fast food: Greater variety, but more salt, larger portions, and added calories
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 14:40
in Mathematics & Economics
Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago. An analysis of the offerings at 10 of the most popular US fast-food restaurants in 1986, 1991, and 2016, demonstrates that fast-food entrees, sides, and desserts increased significantly in calories and sodium and entrees and desserts in portion size over time.