Fast Food Offerings in the United States in 1986, 1991, and 2016 Show Large Increases in Food Variety, Portion Size, Dietary Energy, and Selected Micronutrients

Published: Feb. 27, 2019, noon

Authors: Megan A. McCrory, PhD; Allen G Harbaugh, PhD; Sarah Appeadu, MS; and Susan B Roberts, PhD Video: Dr. Megan McCrory and colleagues present new insights on how fast food may be helping to fuel the continuing problem of obesity and related chronic conditions in the US. They examined changes over a 30-year period of menu items offered by 10 of the top fast-food restaurants. February 27, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.12.004)