Caloric Intake From Fast Food Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011-2012.

Consumption of fast food has been linked to weight gain in adults (1). Fast food has also been associated with higher caloric intake and poorer diet quality in children and adolescents (2). From 1994 through 2006, caloric intake from fast food increased from 10% to 13% among children aged 2-18 years (3). This report presents the most recent data on the percentage of calories consumed from fast food among U.S. children by sex, age group, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, and weight status. All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission; citation as to source, however, is appreciated.