Nutr J July 2018 PMID 29983114

Five year trends in the serve size, energy, and sodium contents of New Zealand fast foods: 2012 to 2016.

Helen Eyles, Yannan Jiang, Tony Blakely, Bruce Neal, Jennifer Crowley, Christine Cleghorn, Cliona Ni Mhurchu

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The discussions primarily revolve around the claim that fast food is becoming more fattening, as exemplified by the statement that McDonald's is '2.5x More Fattening Than it Was in 2012,' which indicates acknowledgment of rising calorie content. The tone is somewhat alarmist but straightforward, emphasizing the increase in servings and energy as a concern without extensive analysis of broader implications.

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Most posts acknowledge the findings that fast food servings and energy content have increased, supporting the publication’s conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show some curiosity about the changes in fast food fattening levels over time, but the focus remains somewhat superficial.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect a moderate level of engagement, with some elaboration on the implications of the increased calorie content.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the posts highlight concerns, they do not strongly emphasize the societal or health impacts of these trends.

Abstract in brief

Between 2012 and 2016, New Zealand fast food servings generally increased in size and energy content, with some chains and food groups showing more undesirable changes.
Despite some reformulation efforts to reduce sodium density, the overall sodium content per serve still rose due to larger serving sizes.
Ongoing monitoring and government efforts are needed to manage serving sizes and nutrient content to improve public health outcomes.

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