A bit or a lot on the side? Observational study of the energy content of starters, sides and desserts in major UK restaurant chains.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Our objective was to examine the kilocalorie (kcal) content of starters, sides and desserts served in major UK restaurant chains, comparing the kcal content of these dishes in fast-food and full-service restaurants.

Design

Observational study.

Setting

Menu and nutritional information provided online by major UK restaurant chains.

Method

During October to November 2018, we accessed websites of restaurant chains with 50 or more outlets in the UK. Menu items that constituted starters, sides or desserts were identified and their kcal content was extracted. Accompanying beverages were not included. We used multilevel modelling to examine whether mean kcal content of dishes differed in fast-food versus full-service restaurants.

Main outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Muc M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797243 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature