The Cost of Unhealthy Eating

The Cost of Unhealthy Eating Think fast food is abargain? Think again! A drive-through run can cost you extra cash-and your health. Turkey burger meal (microwaved pre-cooked turkey burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato and mustard on a whole-wheat McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese bun, homemade coleslaw, Extra Value Meal lemon seltzer water) (sandwich, medium fries, medium soft drink) COST: COST: 10 $2.20 per meal 488 calories 26 g fat $6.59 per meal 1,100 calories 45 g fat $26.36 for a family of four 4,400 calories $8.80 for a family of four 1,952 calories 180 g fat 104 g fat Over the course of one year, this switch would save the hypothetical family* CASH $913.12 CALORIES 127,296 FAT 3,954 g bestlife *Based on the statistic that the average American family eats out once a week. HOMEMADE FAST g00d