By alexlane

Alex takes a keen interest in current events and issues in science/technology. This enthusiasm has been fueled partly by his contributions at Government, Academic and Biotech institutions. He hopes that the articles presented here highlight his interest in the unusual, and also point out that science is as easily defined as we would like.

JOURNAL CLUB FIND: I CHOOSE BURGER ‘B’

REFERENCE: Potential Effects of the Next 100 Billion Hamburgers Sold by McDonald’s. (2005) American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28(4) :379-381 ABSTRACT: Background: McDonald’s has sold more than 100 billion beef-based hamburgers worldwide with a potentially considerable health impact. This paper explores whether there would be any advantages if the next 100 billion burgers were instead plant-based burgers. Methods: Nutrient composition of the beef hamburger patty and the McVeggie burger patty were obtained from the McDonald’s website; sales data were obtained from the McDonald’s customer service. Results: Consuming 100 billion McDonald’s beef burgers versus the same company’s McVeggie burgers would provide,…

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