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Article: WHY PEOPLE EAT AT FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS DESPITE IT BEING UNHEALTHY
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- The Hindustan Times
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- December 2, 2008
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Washington, Dec. 02 -- (ANI): Despite being considered unhealthy, fast foods continue to be a popular meal choice for most people - because its 'fast'.
In a new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have delved into this question and have concluded that the main reason most people eat at fast-food restaurants is because it's quick to eat.
The six-month study was conducted on 605 people who said they eat at fast-food places at least once per week.
The results revealed 92 percent participants citing quickness as the top reason they eat fast food. Eighty percent said it was because the restaurants were easily ...