What’s in Fast Foods and What Fast Foods Miss Out On

The typical fast food meal - a cheeseburger (with a limited amount of vegetables), French fries and a milk shake - is high in fat and sodium, but does contain different components from all food groups. Even though these are part of all food groups, there is not enough to be considered a serving in categories such as fruits and vegetables.



Fast foods can be high in protein, iron, and vitamin B, but they are lacking calcium and vitamins A and C. The only fast food item that does contain calcium is a milkshake, but it can be high in fat and contain more than 800 calories! All fast food contains a lot of sodium, no matter what kind of food it is.

The items that are ordered at a fast food restaurant determine the amount of calories that a person takes in. The calories in a typical meal can range from 900 to a huge 1,800! A burger with every topping has about 600 calories in it, but a normal cheeseburger has only about half as much. Just think, simply drop a few toppings to drop more than half of the calories. I don’t see why not!

It is very important to watch what you eat, especially at a fast-food restaurant. Before you order something, make sure that you know what you’re eating. Try to choose salads and grilled foods, for they tend to be lower in fat than fried foods.