Fast-food calorie consumption declines in U.S., CDC says

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Americans say they’re filling up less on fast food and pizza, according to a U.S. survey.

Adults consumed an average of 11.3% of their daily calories from fast food in 2007-2010, a drop from 12.8% in 2003-2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta says. The largest proportion of fast food calories consumed was among obese people, the survey shows.


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