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How unhealthy is McDonald's?

actually though because ive heard its not bad and ive heard its horrible but ive also read nutrition facts and it doesnt look that bad :S

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Answer #1

Well, I believe it depends on what you get from McDonald’s.

If you eat a salad with no dressing, it shouldn’t be fine and healthy. However, if you eat one of their greasy double cheeseburgers or a Big Mac, there is no way you can call that healthy.

Over-all, I consider McDonald’s an unhealthy place to eat, simply because they are known for their Big Macs and Cheeseburgers… not their salads.

Answer #2

Two words: “Supersize Me”

Answer #3

everything in modertation.

Answer #4

im just wondering, cuz i eat there double cheeseburgers a lot,,, i just had one like 2 mins ago lol… 26 GRAMS of protien, thats the only reason ;D

Answer #5

The thing about about Mcdonalds meals is how disproportional their portions are. The nutritional value facts on them are accurate but whatever isn’t on there is something you are not getting.

Vitamin C Calcium Vitamin A Omega Acids for Cardiovascular health. Antoxidants.

All of these you will not find anywhere inside of Mcdonalds and there is probably plenty more missing. You’ll be over supplying one aspect of your body and then the rest will have to work with what it has.

Answer #6

Unhealthy, yet so yummy. :9

Answer #7

Sodium + saturated fats = supersize me, as Don mentioned ;)

Many of their foods, in a single sandwich, would be 1/2 your calorie intake for an entire DAY…and lemme guess: you had a coke and fries with that?

So you will probably gain anywhere from a quarter pound to a half pound, depending on your exercise level, if you eat mcdonalds + breakfast + dinner.

Answer #8

Too much salt, too much sugar, too much fat.

Answer #9

I wouldn’t trust the salad either. They wash the green salad in sugar water, so it doesn’t shrivel. Many restaurants do that, btw. It has more calories than you’d think.

Answer #10

thing is tho, im tryin to take in 3000 calories a day lol

Answer #11

Let’s face it. Just about everything they sell is unhealthy. I avoid all their burgers bc they contain a disgusting amount of trans fat, which is pretty hard to get rid of. As long as you don’t eat it every week and avoid the trans fat, you’ll be just fine(:

Answer #12

Their food has too much fat, sugar and salt. Too much of these can cause multiple health problems like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholestrol and heart disease. McDonalds also has MSG in its food, which is not just bad for you, but is addictive. People are becomming addicted to McDonalds. This is a scary thought! Just watch “Super Size Me.” Some time. You’ll see exactly why McDonalds is bad for you.