Monday, October 17, 2016
NYSHealth Foundation Supports Study on Childhood Obesity and Fast-Food Combo Meals
A new survey of children’s and teenagers’ eating habits at fast-food restaurants suggests that consumption levels of sugary drinks are closely tied to their automatic inclusion in “combo meal” packages.
According to new research from the NYU Langone Medical Center, kids who ate at any of five major fast food chains consumed 179 more calories on average when their “meal deals” included soda, sweetened tea, juice or flavored milks, compared to those who drank non-sweetened beverages or nothing with their food...