Tuesday, August 19, 2008

On the Table: the Calories Lurking in Restaurant Food

HEALTH JOURNAL
By MELINDA BECK
July 29, 2008; Page D1

Studies have shown that even dietitians often underestimate how many calories dishes contain, and no wonder. Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken packs 1,290 calories. Pizzeria Uno's Individual Chicago Classic (serves one) has 2,310. Who could eat another bite after an appetizer like T.G.I. Friday's Jack Daniel's Sampler at 2,330? Bear in mind that to maintain their present weight, most men should consume from 2,000 to 2,500 calories a day; most women from 1,500 to 1,800, depending on activity level and size.

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

This Article is Biased against Restaurants. A little fat is good for children.