A third of American children eat fast food daily, but wait, there is hope

A third of children and adolescents in the United States report eating fast food on any given day, reports a new study by the National Center for Health Statistics. (1)

Fast food is defined as food that can be prepared quickly and easily and is sold for a quick meal outside of the home. Fast food isn’t purchased solely at fast-food restaurants, but also at conventional restaurants (1), convenience stores, supermarkets, and groceries.(2)

What the study found

In 2011-2012, 34.3% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 reported eating fast food on any given day, with an estimated 12% of them getting more than …read more