The Fast Food Calculator

You should avoid Fast Food at all, but since we are still humans, and you might just buy a Hamburger once a month, here is a little advice:

It is easy to gain weight if you eat out often. A meal of a sandwich, fries, and soda -especially if they're super-sized - can add up to more than a full day's allowance of calories and fat for most people.

If you frequently eat at fast-food restaurants, it's a good idea to look up the nutrition information for your favorite foods on the company's Web site. In general, if a serving has less than 5 percent of the daily value of a nutrient (such as fat or protein), it's considered low in that nutrient; 20 percent or more is considered high.

Here is a great interactive tool to find out more about common fast food items --you may be surprised. You can also pick out a meal and see how the calories add up, but again, if you have or are considering Gastric Bypass Surgery, stay away from Fast Food!