Title: 37 Percent of American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily: CDC Report | Everyday Health
Headings: Many American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Many American Adults Eat Fast Food Daily — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Debunking the Fast Food and Poverty Myth
Women Get Fast Food Snacks More Than Men
Why Fast Food Often Isn’t the Healthiest Option
How to Make Smarter Choices When You’re on the Go
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Content: Women might not want a huge fast food meal, so they could be stopping in for lighter options,” says Palmer. Still, even snacking on fast food can have health consequences. “ If you’re taking a break from work and going to a coffee shop for a drink and a bite, that can load up your day with calories,” says Palmer. Consider that a muffin at Starbucks can clock in at 440 calories, according to the Starbucks website . For a better snack option, Palmer suggests sticking to nuts — you can buy prepacked, one-ounce bags or put them in bags yourself — and keep them handy in your purse, at the office or in your car. This way, you’ll have a filling bite at the ready, and if you do grab coffee, you’ll be full enough to pass up the bakery counter. RELATED: Why You Should Go Nuts for Nuts
Why Fast Food Often Isn’t the Healthiest Option
Fast food is seen almost as a staple of the American diet, and that’s a problem. Not only is fast food associated with higher calorie consumption, according to a past CDC report, but it’s also linked to poor diet quality because it’s low in nutrients and high in fat and cholesterol. Over time, a poor diet may lead to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.