HHS HealthBeat (May 07, 2007)

Timing eating and fast food 3

Researcher Cara Ebbeling of Harvard-affiliated Children’s Hospital Boston says it’s not just supersizing that makes teens eat a lot when they get a lot of fast food – the kids also really do like the stuff.

``If it is not the portioning or rate of delivery, then we need to look at other characteristics of fast food that cause overeating. These include a lot of calories per bite, high amounts of fat and sugar, and low levels of dietary fiber. Fast food also tastes good to many teens.’’ (19 seconds)

Last revised: May, 07 2007