Energy balance
Higher frequency of consuming restaurant food is positively associated with increased body fatness in healthy adults, independent of physical activity, education, smoking, and alcohol intake.
Frequent restaurant dining is linked to higher body fat, even for active people. This is largely due to the high energy density, large portions, and palatability of restaurant food, which lead to higher total calorie intake. To manage weight, consider limiting restaurant frequency, choosing lower-energy-density options, or being mindful of portion sizes.
the frequency of consuming restaurant food was positively associated with increased body fatness in adults.
Why this rating
Observational cross-sectional study with a relatively small sample size (n=73) and self-reported dietary data, though body fat was measured accurately via hydrostatic weighing.
Source
Overeating in America: Association between Restaurant Food Consumption and Body Fatness in Healthy Adult Men and Women Ages 19 to 80
Megan A. McCrory et al. · Obesity Research · 1999
DOI 10.1002/j.1550-8528.1999.tb00715.x
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