Poor Grades for 'America's Unhealthiest Restaurants'

Eat This, Not That authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding have released their latest list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants.

-- Chain Leader, 3/25/2009 2:53:00 PM

Eat This, Not That authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding have released their latest list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants.

"To separate the commendable from the deplorable, we calculated the total number of calories per entrée," they write. "This gave us a snapshot of how each restaurant compared in average serving size-a key indicator of unhealthy portion distortion. Then we rewarded establishments with fruit and vegetable side-dish choices, as well as offering whole-wheat bread. Finally, we penalized places for excessive amounts of trans fats and menus that tempt you with fat-laden desserts."

D+ Baskin-Robbins
D+ Carl's Jr.
D+ Denny's
D+ Dairy Queen
D+ Ruby Tuesday
D Chili's
D Uno Chicago Grill
D Chevys
D- On the Border
D- Romano's Macaroni Grill
D- Baja Fresh
F Applebee's, IHOP, Outback, T.G.I. Friday's

The authors gave these chains failing grades because they do not offer nutrition information.

This month's Health magazine presented the Top 10 Healthiest Fast-Food Restaurants. There was no overlap.

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  Damn, that looks tasty!

  
  

  
  

  
  Jason Hathcock - 2009-26-3 15:24:00 MDT

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  Eat Right, Exercise, Die anyway.
  
  The USA was never ment to be a Nanny state.
  Social Security was a ponzi plan based on the Idea most folks would not live to collect it. National Health care is much the same thing.
  
  So Eat Drink and be merry, while you still can

  
  

  
  

  
  Scot Fahey - 2009-26-3 13:58:00 MDT
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