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EATING TO YOUR HEART CONTENT: JACK SPRAT ATE NO FAT. HOW DID HE DO IT? THINK YOU KNOW YOUR FAST FOODS?

Think you know your fast foods? Let's see. Guess which of these McDonald's desserts has the least fat?
(A) Cinnamon Raisin Danish; (B) Apple Pie; (C) Soft Serve Cone; (D) Chocolate Chip Cookies?
If you chose (C), you're right on target. All the others have three times as much.
An occasional meal at a fast-food spot won't do you in, but if you dine at such places regularly, here are some guidelines:
• "Hold the sauces" - skip the tartar, mayonnaise and cheese;
• Forego 'fried' - or discard the breading;
• Cut out croissants - they're high in calories and fat;
• Pick 'plain' - an ungarnished baked potato is nourishing, filling and virtually fat free. With a topping, such as sour cream, butter, bacon or cheese adds 640 calories and 6 teaspoons of fat; a plain roast beef or French dip sandwich is lower in fat than a hamburger, but not so once you top it with bacon, cheese and sauces; salad bars offer low-fat meal choices, provided you avoid high-fat toppings such as regular dressings, bacon, and cheeses, and side-step items mixed with dressings such as potato, carrot or macaroni salads;
• Try eating a little 'dessert' first - choose fresh fruit. It is a creative way to cut your appetite and avoid overeating.
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