Nutritional Pearls: Vegetarian Fast-Food Items are Not Necessarily Healthy

AUTHOR:

Timothy S. Harlan, MD

Your patient is a 28-year-old man who says he is attempting to have a healthier lifestyle. He explains that because of the on-the-go nature of his job, he dines out at fast-food restaurants often but tries the seemingly healthy vegetarian options on the menu.

How do you advise your patient?

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