Research
Energy balance
The mean energy content of individual meals from independent and small-chain restaurants was 1327 kcal, which is equivalent to 66% of typical daily energy requirements.
Practitioners should be aware that meals from these restaurants can significantly contribute to daily energy intake.
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The mean energy content of individual meals was 1327 (95% CI, 1248-1406) kcal, equivalent to 66% of typical daily energy requirements.
Why this rating
Based on the study design involving calorimetry and analysis of multiple meals.
Source
The Energy Content of Restaurant Foods Without Stated Calorie Information
Lorien E. Urban et al. · JAMA Internal Medicine · 2013
cross-sectional · n=157Cited 45×
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