Electronic Bulletin, June 2009, No. 4

Electronic Bulletin
Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General, Hong Kong
June 2009, No. 4

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Xtreme Eating 2009
Jayne Hurley and Bonnie Liebman
Center for Science in the Public Interest
June 2, 2009

The report is available online. (PDF file)*

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Extreme, high in calories, appetizers, entrées, and desserts at America's chain restaurants are making Americans fatter and sicker, and the trendy thing for chains to do is to make already bad foods even worse, according to the report. Bacon cheeseburgers come nestled inside quesadillas. Half racks of ribs are promoted as side orders to steak. Golf-ball-size blobs of macaroni and cheese are tossed in the deep-fryer and served with creamy marinara sauce and even more cheese.

Subject: Public Health