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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.
Lorien E. Urban et al. · JAMA Internal Medicine · 2013

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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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