Variability in the reported energy, total fat and saturated fat contents in fast-food products across ten countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Fast foods are often energy dense and offered in large serving sizes. Observational data have linked the consumption of fast foods to an increased risk of obesity and related diseases.

Design

We surveyed the reported energy, total fat and saturated fat contents, and serving sizes, of fast-food items from five major chains across ten countries, comparing product categories as well as specific food items available in most countries.

Setting

MRC Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, UK.

Subjects

Data for 2961 food and drink products were collected, with most from Canada (n 550) and fewest from the United Arab Emirates (n 106).

Results

There was considerable variability in energy and fat contents of fast foods across countries, reflecting both the p

SUBMITTER: Ziauddeen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4869868 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature