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Fast Food Choices

Face it: There are times when most of us are going to eat fast food. The only question is which kind. Kathleen Zelman, WebMD's own registered dietitian, walks us through what to avoid and what to consider at five popular fast food restaurants. You may be surprised by her choices.

Wendy's

Taco Bell

Subway

Burger King

McDonald's

Wendy's: What to Order

Choose foods that are less than 300 calories per serving:

  • Grilled Chicken Fillet
    -- no mayo, try the honey mustard for a few extra calories
  • A Jr. Hamburger or Jr. Cheeseburger
  • Side Salad
  • Spring Mix Salad
    with honey pecans and 1/2 the salad dressing packet
  • Small (8 oz) Chili
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