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Even before the pandemic, American kids were eating more fast food than ever before, says new study

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Black and Hispanic children eat more fast food than white kids, and teenagers eat more fast food than younger children, a study by the CDC shows.

In the UK, there are fears that a government-funded eat-out scheme will lead to higher obesity rates.American children and adolescents are eating more fast food than ever before — but just how much varies greatly by age and ethnicity, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed.

The study also shows older children consume a higher proportion of calories from fast food. Children aged 2 to 11 get 11.5% of their daily calories from fast food, rising to 18% for those aged 12 to 19.More than a third of American children eat fast food on any given day, the report said.in 2018, meaning it doesn't take the effects of the pandemic into account. But by all indications, American diets have moved more toward convenient and affordable foods in recent months.

In the UK, there are similar concerns that obesity rates will rise because of the pandemic. To support the hospitality industry the government introduced the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme in August, where diners at eligible restaurants, cafes and bars can receive 50% off the cost of their meal. This is subsidized by the government.

 

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