Here's the lowdown on what constitutes restaurant meals, including fast-food joints and a wide selection of popular ethnic foods. This guide cautions the reader against too much dining out, detailing the awful truth about calories and fat in the foods Americans love.

Offers facts on the calorie, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content of common dishes from restaurants and chains, highlighting best and worst choices and offering tips for ordering wisely.

Offers facts on the calorie, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content of common dishes from restaurants and chains, highlighting best and worst choices and offering tips for ordering wisely.