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Lighten Up The Fat: Why

Last Updated: October 28, 2009

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Would You Eat This?

  • Deluxe Cheeseburger
  • Large Fries
  • Super size Cola

This is a typical meal found at a fast food restaurant. This meal would have the following:

  • Approximate Calories = 1,459
  • Total Fat = 60g (5 Tbsp)
  • Total Sugar = 91g (7.6 Tbsp)

Would You Eat This?

  • Garden Salad
  • French Dressing
  • Sirloin Steak
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Cola
  • Cheesecake
  • Hot Tea

This is a general meal ordered at a restaurant. This meal would have the following:

  • Approximate Calories = 1,740
  • Total Fat = 101g (7 Tbsp)
  • Total Sugar = 54g (4.5 Tbsp)





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