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 * Australians are now eating more than 250 meals prepared away from home each year.
 * Australians spend billions of dollars on takeaway foods every year.
 * About one-third of the average food budget is spent on eating out and takeaway foods.
 * On any given day 1 in 4 West Australians buy meals prepared outside the home, from places such as takeaway food outlets, lunch bars and canteens.
 * Fast food chains spend millions of dollars on advertising to tempt people, especially children, to eat more takeaways.
 * Fast foods are often high in kilojoules, fat, sodium and sugar, and low in fibre.

The above facts were sourced from the following website http://www.ecu.edu.au/student/student-health/fast.php

We know that sometimes take-away is the only option, but remember that it is still possible to make good choices when eating out. Download the booklet from the above-listed website for tips when eating take away. [|fastfoods.pdf]