Healthy Fast Food Nutrition and Calorie Counter Guide

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Walter C. Willett, M.D.
Chair of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health

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President, Wellness Councils of America

"This book shows us the way to resolve much of America's health crisis. It explains the science of healthy living in a language people can understand and follow. Yet, it is backed with the scientific evidence that can be trusted. Every adult, every patient, and every doctor in American should read this book."

Dr. Roger L Greenlaw
FACP, Rockford Gastroenterology

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Executive Director, WorkWell, Inc. Lincoln, Nebraska

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2008/06/30
Fast food chains drop trans fat to meet New York City ban. Many plan to continue on to a national roll-out.

2008/06/30
For older adults, motivation to stay active comes in many forms.

2008/06/30
New estimates show diabetes affects 24 million.

2008/06/30
More employers give healthy living gift cards.

2008/06/30
U.S. program targets obesity at grassroots level.

2008/06/30
Death risk climbs as waist circumference grows.

2008/06/30
Healthy eating may extend women's lives.

2008/06/22
Lifestyle counseling reduces heart risk.

2008/06/22
Healthy lifestyle key to "successful aging".

2008/06/22
Big, well-balanced breakfast aids weight loss.

2008/06/22
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes.

2008/06/22
Take it slow to keep hot-weather workouts safe.

2008/06/15
Death risk charts put smoking harm in perspective.

2008/06/15
Alzheimer’s overtakes diabetes as the sixth leading cause of death. (See Dr. Aldana’s book ‘The Culprit and the Cure’ for information on preventing both.)

2008/06/15
Neighborhood environments may impact residents' weight.

2008/06/15
Diabetes intervention needs to be weight-focused (cause), not glucose-focused (result).

2008/06/15
Teen obesity tied to death risks in middle-age.

2008/06/13
Do more, talk less to help heavy teens slim down.

2008/06/13
Mediterranean diet may ward off type 2 diabetes.

2008/06/13
Kids drinking more sugary drinks and juice.

2008/06/13
Risk factors for eating disorders vary by gender.

2008/06/13
Obesity tough on the knees and men's hips.

2008/06/01
U.S. top 16 fittest cities.

2008/06/01
Many ignorant of heart attack signs.

2008/06/01
Child obesity epidemic seen leveling off. Risks are still high with 32% overweight and 16% obese.

2008/06/01
Community-based weight loss programs ok with teens.

2008/06/01
Mediterranean diet may help stop diabetes.

2008/06/01
U.S. health insurers pitch policy changes including chronic disease prevention.

2008/05/25
Erectile dysfunction a strong harbinger of heart trouble. (No surprise, as both are vascular in nature.)

2008/05/25
Chronic diseases have become the top cause of deaths globally.

2008/05/25
McDonald's goes to "zero trans fats" in fries and some other items. (Make healthier fast food decisions with Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Guide.)

2008/05/25
Lifestyle changes can keep diabetes at bay for years.

2008/05/25
Excess drinking boosts cardiovascular disease risk.

2008/05/25
Peer-led program helps keep kids smoke-free.

2008/05/20
Lesson from Switzerland: Get up, get out and hike.

2008/05/19
U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high. 'Silent' blood vessel disease.

2008/05/19
Exercise may cut premenopausal breast cancer risk.

2008/05/19
Ads touting dairy for weight loss are misleading.

2008/05/19
Governments need to tackle obesity like smoking.

2008/05/19
France reports leveling childhood obesity rates. Healthier diet programs and school vending machine ban are paying off.

2008/05/19
Drugs alone don't lower heart disease risks for overweight americans.

2008/05/19
Heart disease starts early in life.

2008/05/19
Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders.

2008/05/19
Diet, exercise tied to cancer survivor well-being. Only 5% of survivors follow recommendations.

2008/05/11
Retail chains starting to take smokes off the shelves.

2008/05/11
Irregular sleep linked to obesity in new government study.

2008/05/11
Pregnant womens' high normal blood sugar is risky.

2008/05/11
Women who quit smoking lower heart risks quickly.

2008/05/11
Obesity-related inflammation boosts heart risks.

2008/05/11
Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones.

2008/05/11
To avoid dimentia, watch your weight.

2008/05/04
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy weight.

2008/05/04
Too few cancer survivors pursue healthy lifestyles.

2008/05/04
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity.

2008/05/04
Governor of Wisconsin's Summit on Healthy Worksites. Watch Dr. Aldana's keynote--synchronized video and slides.

2008/04/30
Number of pregnant diabetics rises sharply as Americans pack on the pounds.

2008/04/30
Overweight warning: more than exercise needed. New study challenges previous findings.

2008/04/28
Bad economy, bad diet? In times of duress, minding your health is more critical than ever.

2008/04/28
Poor lifestyle contributes to worsening life expectancy for a large segment of U.S. population.

2008/04/28
Large waist may raise chronic disease risk for women.

2008/04/28
Aerobic exercise may shield aging brain.

2008/04/28
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock.

2008/04/28
Heart disease risks already present in overweight teens. Fighting obesity in the years before adulthood is essential.

2008/04/20
Smoking, drinking increase Alzheimer's risk.

2008/04/20
NYC's calories-on-menus law upheld. (We recommend the Fast Food Nutrition Guide--helpful before walking into most fast food restaurants wherever you are; click on Order Books link above.)

2008/04/20
Fruits, veggies could reduce heart attacks, strokes.

2008/04/20
Healthy diet means better school performance.

2008/04/20
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk.

2008/04/20
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors.

2008/04/20
High mid-life cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk.

2008/04/20
School nutrition policy can prevent obesity.

2008/04/20
Exercise could cut risk of mild cognitive impairment.

2008/04/14
Maternal exercise benefits mother and infant.

2008/04/14
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain.

2008/04/14
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk.

2008/04/14
School environment can curb kids' weight gain.

2008/04/14
Excess fat around the waist may increase death risk for women, even with normal weight.

2008/04/07
Sleeping too much, too little speeds weight gain.

2008/04/07
Research debunks health value of guzzling water.

2008/04/06
Home defibrillators? Best way to survive cardiac arrest is to not have it in the first place.

2008/04/06
Diabetes face doubled risk of heart attack.

2008/04/06
It's never too late to get active.

2008/04/06
Walkable towns curb obesity.

2008/04/06
House panel backs bill giving FDA tobacco power. 400,000 deaths annually.

2008/04/06
Fitness impacts type 2 diabetes risk.

2008/04/06
Is supplement use justified with chronic disease? The primary message should be to promote a healthy diet.

2008/04/06
More than 1/2 of normal-weight Americans have an unhealthy percentage of body fat.

2008/03/23
18% of all boomers expected to develop Alzheimer's. (Read Dr. Aldana's "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on the prevention of Alzheimer's.)

2008/03/23
Most heart disease patients not active enough.

2008/03/23
Healthy diet may help kids pass tests.

2008/03/23
Belly fat booms when activity stops.

2008/03/17
Walk it out: It doesn't take many steps to see benefits.

2008/03/17
Obesity cancels health advantage of affluent, educated.

2008/03/17
Study: Check with counselor monthly to keep weight off.

2008/03/17
Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk.

2008/03/17
Overweight women have worse breast cancer.

2008/03/09
Depression, anxiety tied to unhealthy habits.

2008/03/09
Fat accumulation: a key factor in diabetes risk.

2008/03/09
Workouts boost function of insulin-making cells.

2008/03/09
Quantity and frequency of drinking influence mortality risk.

2008/03/09
Restricting TV and computer time helps kids lose weight.

2008/03/09
School-based program has modest effect on girls' exercise levels.

2008/03/03
Cancer risk up in Japanese women exposed to smoke.

2008/03/03
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity.

2008/03/03
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure.

2008/03/03
New York using "green carts" in latest obesity fight.

2008/03/03
Feeling tired? Exercise a little.

2008/03/03
Vitamin pills don't cut lung cancer risk.

2008/02/24
Strokes triple among middle-age women compared to a decade ago. Obesity cited.

2008/02/24
Salty snacks linked to childhood weight.

2008/02/24
Being moderately fit can lower stroke risk.

2008/02/24
Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe. Americans have more preventable risk factors.

2008/02/20
Heart attacks drop after Italy's smoking ban.

2008/02/20
Autopsies of young people forecast surge in U.S. heart disease.

2008/02/20
Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change.

2008/02/20
British researchers link obesity to more cancers.

2008/02/20
Metabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist into adulthood.

2008/02/20
Many snack foods have gone "trans-fat free".

2008/02/20
High BMI linked to death from stroke.

2008/02/20
Whole grains may curb belly fat.

2008/02/10
Good night's sleep is no slumber party for smokers.

2008/02/10
Tobacco could kill 1 billion people this century.

2008/02/10
Reduced exercise capacity linked to heart ailments and death.

2008/02/03
Exercise keeps you younger, study finds.

2008/02/03
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm and lack of nutrition information. (May we suggest Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Nutrition Guide.)

2008/02/03
Study backs value of U.S. state anti-smoking plans.

2008/02/03
Serious complications and costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S.

2008/02/03
Antioxidants overall won't reduce cancer risk.

2008/02/03
China lifestyle changes cause sharp rise in strokes.

2008/01/27
Cities study dearth of healthy food.

2008/01/27
Diabetes costs USA more than wars, disasters.

2008/01/27
Walking an hour a week cuts colon cancer risk.

2008/01/27
Exercise sharply cuts older men's death rate.

2008/01/27
Red meat consumption linked to metabolic syndrome and heart disease.

2008/01/20
'Surrogate' research goals may confuse patients. Cholesterol-lowering drug results called into question.

2008/01/20
'Fix-me-up-doc' attitude getting riskier: heart attack patients have longer ER wait.

2008/01/20
Small brain bleeds--another reason to avoid or correct high blood pressure.

2008/01/20
At-home walking regimen boosts fitness.

2008/01/20
Mediterranean diet wards off asthma, allergy in offspring.

2008/01/20
Depression, obesity coexist in many middle-aged women.

2008/01/20
More evidence exercise helps arthritis sufferers.

2008/01/20
School lunch portion control cuts calories.

2008/01/13
Exercise eases some menopause symptoms.

2008/01/13
Our brains need all the lifestyle improvement help they can get.

2008/01/13
Americans opt for healthy eating, not diets. (Consider Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Book to make eating out healthy and simple.)

2008/01/13
Regular physical activity helps teens avoid obesity.

2008/01/13
Family meals may lower teen girls' eating disorder risk.

2008/01/13
A few extra pounds may harm kids' heart health.

2008/01/13
U.S. worst in preventable death ranking of leading industrialized nations.

2008/01/10
Healthy habits may add 14 years.

2008/01/10
Money spent on health programs benefits employers. Read this interview of Dr. Aldana and some of his colleagues.

2007/12/31
Parents of obese children are often in denial over weight.

2007/12/31
Diabetes risk is more nurture than nature.

2007/12/31
Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia.

2007/12/31
Walking packs huge health punch, study confirms.

2007/12/31
TV can raise blood pressure in obese children.

2007/12/31
Obesity hurts a woman's chances of conception.

2007/12/20
Studies show how fruit and vegetables reduce cancer.

2007/12/20
Sharp increase in childhood obesity may reduce life expectancy at mid-century by as much as all cancers combined.

2007/12/20
Obese pregnant women are more at risk of dying.

2007/12/20
Knowing heart risk may prompt healthy change.

2007/12/12
Red, processed meat linked to certain cancers.

2007/12/12
Smoking raises risk of type II diabetes.

2007/12/12
Monthly fasting may help heart.

2007/12/12
High blood pressure tied to dementia.

2007/12/12
Good physical functioning tied to lower stroke risk.

2007/12/12
Mediterranean diet lenghens Americans' lives. (Consider the Stop & Go Fast Food Guide to help with healthy eating.)

2007/11/29
More young women are dying from heart disease.

2007/11/29
Primary care program improves care and quality of life of heart disease patients.

2007/11/29
Being fat is still unhealthy, experts warn.

2007/11/29
Energy drinks risky for people with heart problems, high blood pressure.

2007/11/29
Obesity found to lead to disability.

2007/11/29
Heart risks detected by age 7 in overweight kids.

2007/11/29
Alcohol, caffeinated energy drinks dangerous mix.

2007/11/29
Without enough sleep, children gain weight.

2007/11/29
Artery disease rises among U.S. women.

2007/11/29
Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride scuttled by obesity. Click the link, then look for "Kai Ryssdal's final note" lower in the first column.

2007/11/29
Quality of life is key to cancer survival.

2007/11/29
Normal weight lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

2007/11/29
Most heart attacks in women are preventable.

2007/11/29
Whole grain cereals cut heart failure risk.

2007/11/29
Obesity becoming a global problem.

2007/11/29
Adult weight gain raises breast cancer risk.

2007/11/29
Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure.

2007/11/29
Aspirin might not be useful to women to prevent heart attacks.

2007/11/29
Most Britons could be obese by 2050. Report calls for radical and dramatic interventions.

2007/11/29
States reported to be failing as women's diabetes and obesity continue to climb.

2007/11/29
Exercise improves seniors' balance, reducing the risk of falls and fractures.

2007/11/29
Obesity biggest risk for colon cancer in women.

2007/11/29
Anti-dimentia drugs effective over long term. (Related to this, see Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on preventing Alzheimer's.)

2007/11/29
Metabolic syndrome is the new buzzword in Japan where 30% of adult males are overweight.

2007/11/29
Chronic disease a taboo subject even though it's estimated 157 million in U.S. will be afflicted by 2020.

2007/11/29
Eating lots of high glycemic-index foods increases risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD impacts 1/3 of obese children and 2/3rds of obese adults.

2007/11/29
Low-fat diet cuts ovarian cancer risk.

2007/11/29
Job strain increases risk of heart disease and its recurrence.

2007/11/29
Widespread weight loss may reap health benefits. Cuban economic crisis yields some positive outcomes.

2007/11/29
Bad relationships can boost the risk of heart disease.

2007/11/29
Elderly don't know stroke signs according to study.

2007/09/14
Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers.

2007/09/14
One third of adults have abused alcohol. Few are treated.

2007/09/14
Eating disorders may disrupt menstruation, increase osteoporosis risk, and may impair fertility.

2007/09/14
Burger King sets 2008 target for move to trans fat-free oil.

2007/09/14
Insurance rewards healthy workers

2007/09/14
Higher breast cancer risk in western diet. Adopt sensible eating habits rather than looking for a silver bullet food, vitamin or supplement.

2007/09/14
Some citrus sodas pack bigger caffeine punch than cola. Article compares caffeine content of various soft drinks, coffee and tea.

2007/09/14
Exercise may create new blood vessels in the heart.

2007/09/14
Sleep apnea linked to metabolic syndrome in teens.

2007/09/14
Heart attacks tumble after Irish smoking ban.

2007/09/14
Smokers have higher risk of dimentia.

2007/09/14
Exercise improves survival after heart procedure.

2007/09/14
Ranks of those in U.S. with no health insurance rise even as percentage living below poverty level drops.

2007/09/14
Americans skipping more sleep for a bunch of reasons. Sleep deprivation linked to serious health problems including obesity.

2007/09/14
High-fructose corn syrup in sodas and foods increases risk of diabetes.

2007/09/14
High blood sugar in pregnant women linked to obesity risk for their kids.

2007/09/14
Chewing tobacco not a safe alternative to smoking.

2007/09/14
Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids.

2007/09/14
Obesity rates climb in most states. Not one state showed a decline. The latest survey included children for the first time.

2007/09/14
Dunkin' Donuts going almost trans-fat free by mid-October. It's a significant improvement for a food that's still admittedly white flower, sugar and fat.

2007/09/14
Guide to healthy eating for diabetics exposes myths. The article's guide summary comes close to being a summary of Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure".

2007/09/14
Oral contraceptives, other factors reduce bone mass.

2007/09/14
States seek fed crackdown on energy drinks. Advertisements don't warn of risks of combining alcohol and caffeine.

2007/09/14
High blood pressure often un-diagnosed in U.S. kids.

2007/09/14
Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure.

2007/09/14
Presidential panel recognizes food and physical activity's influence on cancer prevention.

2007/09/14
Red meat and diets heavy in fatty foods tied to colon cancer return, early death.

2007/09/14
Junk food cravings may start in the womb, according to animal study.

2007/09/14
Indiana first state fair to ban trans fat.

2007/09/14
Diabetics' heart attacks are deadlier.

2007/09/14
Few obese adults get treatment plan from docs. Overweight individuals should consider broaching the topic themselves.

2007/09/14
Even small pot bellies may be a serious health risk.

2007/09/14
Undiagnosed diabetes cases in U.S. appear to be on the decline.

2007/09/14
Tape measure, not the scale, is the key to determining heart risk.

2007/09/14
Heart disease-fighting antioxidants best in foods as opposed to supplements, according to yet another study.

2007/09/14
Early diet advice to kids is critical. Concerns over low saturated fat intake in young children are unfounded.

2007/09/14
U.S. slipping down life expectancy rankings.

2007/09/14
Obese elementary schoolchildren study a clarion call to school officials.

2007/09/14
Podcast description: The 2007 Farm Bill impacts what everyone eats, in the U.S. and overseas. On NPR's Science Friday, the nation's best nutrition and food people discuss how the Fed is largely to blame for many of our nutrition and obesity issues.

2007/09/14
Diet foods are probably not a good idea for growing youngsters.

2007/09/14
Two angry moms turn upset over junk food in schools, into a movie.

2007/09/14
Good news for sedentary people looking for motivation: moderate exercise may beat intense workouts.

2007/09/14
Childhood risk factors linked to actual adult heart disease in longest study so far.

2007/09/14
Smoking tied to serious pregnancy condition.

2007/09/14
Strength training twice a week encouraged by new guidelines.

2007/09/14
Just one drink a day raises bowel cancer risk.

2007/09/14
Dietary carbs linked to vision loss.

2007/09/14
Overweight women at risk of pregnancy complications.

2007/09/14
Evidence mounts that mental decline can be influenced by cardiovascular fitness.

2007/09/14
Mediterranian diet shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and helps diabetics.

2007/09/14
One's weight is 'socially contageous'.

2007/09/14
Bulging bellies can be time-bombs for heart disease, regardless of weight or Body Mass Index.

2007/09/14
Diet soda linked to increased risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. But no proof yet that diet soda directly increases health risks.

2007/09/14
Low 'health literacy' increases patients' chance of death. Providers need to focus on 'translation', and patients on 'health literacy'.

2007/09/14
Workplace factors predict long-term disability risk.

2007/09/14
Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing insulin in the brain.

2007/09/14
Antagonistic people may be at greater risk for heart disease.

2007/09/14
Physically active people are less likely to suffer from depression.

2007/09/14
Study predicts 75% overweight in US by 2015.

2007/09/14
Messages about weight to children must be delivered in a sensitive manner.

2007/09/14
Weight lifting helpful for heart disease patients.

2007/09/14
Proven Mediterranean Diet gets endorsement from an unusual source.

2007/09/14
Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks.