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: For example, a study published in November 2017 in Economics & Human Biology found a link between more hours worked, rather than wealth, and a greater tendency to eat fast food regularly. “I constantly hear people list time as a barrier that keeps them from making their own meals,” says Sharon Palmer, a Los Angeles–based registered dietitian nutritionist in private practice. “ If you’re making a higher income, you’re likely working a lot of hours, and if you don’t pack ahead, what’s your option other than fast food?” The CDC report found lunch is the most popular fast-food meal for Americans to grab, followed closely by dinner. Palmer’s theory also makes sense when you factor in that the oldest age bracket studied, 60-plus (and potentially retired) people, was the least likely to eat fast food daily. But the CDC study didn’t reveal the types of food people eat when they’re pressed for time. “ The report is just telling you that people are eating fast food — it doesn’t tell you whether they’re making healthy choices or not,” says Fryar. At the same time, McDonald’s and Panera Bread were both considered fast food, according to the study, even though one has a reputation for being healthier than the other. RELATED: The Healthiest Fast-Food Burgers, According to a Registered Dietitian
Women Get Fast Food Snacks More Than Men
The report also found that while men are more likely to order a meal at fast-food chains, women are more likely to order a snack. “