June 19, 2006

Fresh meals on the run

Mary Width, Wayne State nutrition expert, commented about the rise in curbside meals services at restaurant chains. The convenience of curbside services are now being offered at major restaurant franchises such as Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Chili's and Romano's Macaroni Grill. Width said the biggest problem with this type of meal is the portion sizes. "People who eat out tend to eat more, and the portion sizes keep getting bigger." She suggested that people consume items from the offered health-conscious menus, opting for a half-order or sharing an entrée.

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