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In reply to the discussion: How often do you eat fast food? [View all]ecstatic
(32,677 posts)75. Rarely. I don't think it's sanitary
For the past 8 years or so, the thought of eating fast food really grosses me out, although I do it from time to time. One time, I found the top to the drink dispenser in my cup of soda.
If you're addicted to it, look at the health inspection score of the restaurant and ask yourself if you're sure each employee is washing his/her hands. My mom used to work in the emergency room and she said most of the people coming in with Hep A episodes worked in restaurants.
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would you call "pizza by the slice" from a local pizza parlor "fast food"? It is certainly
CTyankee
Feb 2013
#5
About once a week, because of traveling for kids sports and practices, but we heavily favor Subway
Brickbat
Feb 2013
#8
Better question: How often do we eat processed foods? Does your sausage have corn syryp?
Coyotl
Feb 2013
#10
Yep, note all the responses here that they eat Subway, as if it is health food
Jersey Devil
Feb 2013
#27
Maybe once a year if I'm driving a long distance. Even then I tend to pack something at home.
Happyhippychick
Feb 2013
#12
So how many cheeseburgers can a person safely eat in your esteemed professional opinion?
Silent3
Feb 2013
#112
After I read "fast food nation" (avoid the really bad movie version) 13 years ago, I quit. nt
Javaman
Feb 2013
#19
i have always thought i was overwieght even though i was not in my younger years.
ellenfl
Feb 2013
#115
Most fast food chains are publicly traded so they publish their numbers for wall street.
KurtNYC
Feb 2013
#32
i remember when wendy's first opened (i actually went to high school with wendy thomas)
unblock
Feb 2013
#50
"I don't eat anything from any fast food chain, and haven't since before 9/11, really"
Capt. Obvious
Feb 2013
#63
About 3 or 4 times a year, and always from the great "fresh, local, sustainable" chain Burgerville
Arugula Latte
Feb 2013
#47
Typically once a week, and predominantly at "fresh Mex" places like Chipotle these days.
bullwinkle428
Feb 2013
#62
I was going to say never, but I admit I've had an iced coffee drink from McDonald's
senseandsensibility
Feb 2013
#69
With a few notable exceptions, I think DU's frequest fast food eaters are mostly being quiet...
Silent3
Feb 2013
#95
Once a year, if that much, but I almost never eat out anywhere so if I did, it would probably
Cleita
Feb 2013
#102