A Fat Nation America's `supersize' diet is fattier and sweeter--
and deadlier According to the Center for Science in the Public
Interest, many fast-food chains encourage customers to order
"supersize" items, pointing out that they get more value for
their dollar. At the Cinnabon pastry chain, for example, a
3-ounce Minibon costs about $2, but for only about 50 cents more
the customer can feast on an 8-ounce Cinnabon. What's not
advertised, however, is the fact that this bargain raises
caloric intake from 300 to 670. The trend in "value marketing"
also means that chain restaurants combine foods into a meal that
often costs less than buying each item separately. For example,
the Center for Science in the Public Interest reports that at
McDonald's, a Quarter Pounder With Cheese, medium fries, and
medium soft drink purchased separately cost an average of $5.03.
But an Extra Value Meal with the same items costs just $3.74.
There is also the option of making the "value" meal even larger.
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