1. Posted by Adrenalyne on Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 4:33 pm PDT

Macaroni Grill - Parmesan-Crusted Sole 2,190 calories, 141g fat, 2,980mg sodium... OMG I'm suprised people don't keel over from heart attacks right in the restaurant!!! That is disgusting.

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2. Posted by x16star16x on Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 4:49 pm PDT

Holy moly. That used to be my fave thing on the menu at Applebees. Wow I didn't know it was 1900 cals. Disgusting.

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3. Posted by Deathla on Mon, Mar 09, 2009, 9:06 pm PDT

I always did like to cook at home more often anyway, now I have a few good reasons to do it. I am a pasta eater, but I make my own sauce (sometimes even my own pasta) and I make sure that every meal I make is under 400 cal/serving.

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4. Posted by numberoneninjette on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 6:57 am PDT

Fettucine Alfredo and a huge platter of deep-fat-fried seafood are full of fat and calories? Really? And here I thought they were go-to foods for surefire weight loss. As for HG's Fettucini Alfredo version, I will never, ever eat anything made with those nasty tofu shirataki noodles. The shape and sliminess makes me think of tapeworms. And they smell funny.

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5. Posted by colliesrule94 on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 10:08 am PDT

I think it is totally unnecessary that meals are this unhealthy. this should be AGAINST THE LAW, especially since everyone makes a big deal about the rise in overweight and obese americans. Some of it actually sounds okay but it's not. And how often can you go on their website and read the dietary info? not very

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6. Posted by Wakynao on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 12:37 pm PDT

Post #4, colliesrule: Think about what you posted. High-fat/high-cal restaurant offerings AGAINST THE LAW? Do you really want a nanny state telling you what you can and cannot eat? You do have a brain and free will, as do most people (though most people seem reluctant to use either one much). No, many places don't give nutritional info and perhaps this is something that should be legislated, but I can pretty well figure out for myself that a pasta dish made with cream, butter, and cheese is far from being ideal diet food. I venture to guess that you are capable of same. No, Americans need to re-learn personal responsibility and self-control, instead of expecting Mommy Government to make rules that take decisions out of our hands.

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7. Posted by Beth B on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 12:51 pm PDT

I totally agree that it should be against the law!! 141 grams of fat?? What the crap? We don't need to store up for winter, since we aren't cave-people anymore. And haven't been for a while, in case these restaurants didn't notice. Unbelievable!!

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8. Posted by Beth B on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 1:05 pm PDT

PS - #6, think about what YOU wrote. Have people really proven that they have the ability to make good choices when it comes to what they eat in the last 10-20 years? Do you think the obesity epidemic happened just because all of a sudden people started making poor food choices & eating more? I know it's a number of different factors - part of which includes the number of fast-food chains, the cost of unhealthy food vs unhealthy, the portion sizes that restaurants & fast food chains have increased dramatically over time, the food available to children in schools -- and you don't think that any of this has to do with the government?? Really? Yes, we need to rely on ourselves and teach our children to make good choices. But it doesn't end there, and there's a lot more that will have to go into solving the problem than our own personal choices.

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9. Posted by Wakynao on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 2:00 pm PDT

Well, ok, Beth B., I grant you that the availability of high-fat, nutritionally poor food has increased. But I stand by my original statement. I'm not handing control of my health over to the government to regulate. I make the decision on what to eat for lunch daily, and I am in a busy area with several options. Some are healthful, some not so much, and some are downright disastrous. I might CHOOSE to go easy and eat the protein bar and a cup of yogurt, or I might decide to treat myself to a big, medium rare cheeseburger with some fries. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred I opt for the protein bar and yogurt (not hard - I enjoy both). But when I want the burger, I do NOT want to have its availability curtailed by the deliberately weak-minded who are too lazy to take control of their own lifestyles. In addition to making educated choices about my food selection, I also CHOOSE to work out 1-2 hours daily. Government control is a treacherous thing. Once a society has ceded control of something to the government, it isn't easily reclaimed. (And no, I am not some right-wing blowhard either; merely a fan of taking responsibility for the consequences of my decisions).

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10. Posted by frogkickfrolic on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 6:55 pm PDT

Hm, interesting. I wouldn't eat any of the things on this list except #1, however, not anymore. I had no idea it had so many cals in it, and I always get it with chicken - luckily I always split it with whoever's eating with me.

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11. Posted by frogkickfrolic on Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 7:01 pm PDT

#8... Um, just because there is a McDonald's across the street, it's cheap and convenient doesn't mean that you HAVE to go there. You have a choice on where you eat and what you put into your mouth. The government shouldn't be responsible for your poor choices. Your child doesn't HAVE to eat school lunches. Maybe responsible parents should pack their children's lunches in the morning.

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12. Posted by Beth B on Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 9:53 am PDT

Just to be clear - I'm not saying we shouldn't have the responsibility to make good food choices. I'm only saying that I believe that the government has played a role in the obesity problem in the United States. I choose to not eat at fast food restaurants, and not support what they've done to the waistlines of so many people. I can choose an apple over a candy bar. I'm not saying that people can't make these choices for themselves. But so much of this problem is lack of education in helping people make these choices for themselves -- they were brought up on milkshakes & hamburgers, and they will bring up their kids the same way, most likely in larger serving sizes too. If people don't have the right tools to understand the choices they make - then how do they know the choice they're making is the right one?

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13. Posted by Wakynao on Wed, Mar 11, 2009, 11:25 am PDT

Beth B., okay, your most recent post is much clearer. I certainly advocate more responsibility in providing nutritional information, as well as improving the quality of meals offered at school. Those ARE areas in which government can play a role. So too can the average citizen; parents can get involved on the local school board level, and letting your favorite restaurant know you won't be eating there unless you can easily obtain information on the menu will have an effect. Quite frankly I think the restaurant industry is getting afraid of future government regulation and will start to clean up its act anyway.

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14. Posted by ANITA JOB on Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 3:06 pm PDT

Beth B- I think you're digging yourself a hole here. How can you blame the government for the U.S. obesity problem?!? Are you high or just stupid? You remind of the girl on welfare with three kids and pregnant with another who blamed her MOM for not teaching her about sex. Government has their hands in way too many things already. People need to take responsibility for themselves. Otherwise, we can all act like M.P., quit working, spray paint some cop cars and then live on disabilty for "mental illness." A dram is better than a damn? Please read Aldous Huxley - "Brave New World." Yes, it's a book - printed on real paper and everything. Remember those?

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15. Posted by jt91352@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 15, 2009, 10:04 pm PDT

WOW so much fat and calories!!!

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16. Posted by bethmcgonigal on Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 8:50 pm PDT

The United States' Claim to Fame is the poorest class of people with the highest obesity problem. Think about it. When documentaries talk about poor people and the lowest class of society, you don't typically think of fat people, you think of skinny, malnourished people. In America we have the most obese poor class of people in the world. So the whole arguement of only making different choices flies out the window if you are talking about our lowest, least educated class of people having problems with obesity. Our nation needs to confront not only our obesity epidemic, but also our lack of education as far as nutrition and exercise goes. A national campaign of nutrition, exercise, and motivation needs to be a priority in this country. We visited China last year and were impressed by the fact that all over the country were elderly people taking part in outdoor exercise classes, dance classes, music appreciation classes, etc. They didn't have to pay hefty gym fees, these were services that were available to everyone regardless of where they lived and their economic levels. They even had public play grounds specially built for adults located throughout the cities of Beijing and Shanghai. The Chinese have a longer life span and a better quality of life than their peers here in the USA. What do we have to do to wake up our society to the dangers of bad nutritious choices, and lack of exercise and the price the rest of us pay to take care of those who haven't learned these important lessons. Not only would our quality and length of life improve, but our cost of medical attention would drop dramatically as well.

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17. Posted by mallorirae on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:05 pm PDT

wow alot of calories i'm suprised Panera Bread isn' t on here I think that's how u spell it

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18. Posted by sammy on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:05 pm PDT

honestly, none of this is a news flash here. and enough with the "hungry girl" suggestions. what's a shame here is that yahoo is trying to pass off this advertisement as a news story.

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19. Posted by eddman19 on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:06 pm PDT

IF THEY KEEP THIS UP YOU MIGHT AS WELL EAT PILL..... SO leave us people that like our food ALONE...

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20. Posted by David L on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:06 pm PDT

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew! those meals have more fat then you should have in 2 days! Nasty!

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21. Posted by holybongting on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:06 pm PDT

i need alot of calories cause i swim lol coach told me to eat about 6,000 calories a day

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22. Posted by tony75ht on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:06 pm PDT

woo-wee!!!! I'll have to find somthing different at olive garden!!

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23. Posted by Ue Saechao on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:07 pm PDT

if you eat these types of meal, you can still be fit. just exercise... a lot!!

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24. Posted by Bob on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:07 pm PDT

I used to work at the Olive Garden as a waiter. About 5 years ago, this guy was eating fettucini alfredo. Halfway through his meal, he collapsed and died. I don't think that the alfredo was the cause, but I haven't eaten it since.

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25. Posted by navypapercut on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:08 pm PDT

Yeah, you're right. Bad food should be against the law. Why should I take care of myself? I can't be held responsible for what I put in my mouth; somebody else should be in charge of that!

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26. Posted by hollynorthcross on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:08 pm PDT

It's not just these places-it's everywhere. Americans are just warped when it comes to portions.

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27. Posted by brittneykarasek on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:08 pm PDT

Honestly, Every "worst foods" list I see, Chilli's, Macaroni Grill, & Baskin Robin are all over them! AVOID these places!

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28. Posted by calorielover on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:08 pm PDT

What you don't know can't hurt you. If you realy care about health, you probably excercise plenty, and burn off all those calories in doing so. Chuck Norris lost six pounds in one karate workout (mostly water, but still).

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29. Posted by Monima M on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:09 pm PDT

wow! thanks 4 the info. this was reallllllllyyyyy helpful!!!! i love to eat! :)

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30. Posted by jeremy6609 on Sat, Mar 21, 2009, 2:09 pm PDT

Who cares unless you know something i dont everybody dies so you might as well enjoy life.

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