According to a new study, prepared foods may contain an average of 8 percent more calories than their package labels show -- and restaurant meals may contain a whopping 18 percent more. And as far as the FDA is concerned, that's not even considered a problem.
Researchers looked at 29 restaurants and 10 frozen-food products, taking care to select foods apparently low-calorie that dieters would be likely to choose.
Over the course of a year, consuming just 5 percent more calories than you need in a 2,000-calorie diet can mean a 10 pound weight gain.
Sources:
http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2010/01/19/Warning--Processed-Foods-Calorie-Counts-Frequently-Off.aspx
Journal of the American Dietetic Association January 2010; 110(1): 116-123Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your community pharmacist or physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.
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