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Fast food meals contained 33% less energy than full service meals (P<0.001).
Fast food options may be perceived as lower in energy, which could influence dietary choices.
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In analysis of variance models, fast food contained 33% less energy than full service meals (P<0.001).
Why this rating
Based on a cross-sectional survey with statistical analysis.
Source
Measured energy content of frequently purchased restaurant meals: multi-country cross sectional study
Susan B. Roberts et al. · BMJ · 2018
DOI 10.1136/bmj.k4864
cross-sectional · n=223Cited 76×
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