February 27, 2007 -- A decade or so ago, when researchers first looked into the calorie content of fast food items, they were shocked to find some menu items contained more than 1,000 calories apiece. People started shunning fast food restaurants, opting for the more fancy sit-down chains instead. Surely the food at a sit-down, table-service restaurant would be healthier than what is served at those fast food joints? Well, you’d better think again. The 1,000 calorie fast food items are becoming weight weenies compared to some entrees - even some appetizers - that these very same sit-down places routinely serve to customers. Welcome to the realm of the 2,000 plus calorie items. Is is any wonder that biotech is being asked to solve the obesity crisis? We take a look...
