The Truth about Movie Snacks
The truth about movie snacks and their calorie count may surprise moviegoers. Watch this video to learn more about these snacks.
Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families”
Transcript
Today’s movie industry is more concerned with 3-D films and posh stadium seating and less concerned with dangerous trans fats and high calorie counts. The typical bag of popcorn has ballooned from about 5 or 6 cups to more like 20 cups.
Today’s average “medium popcorn” with butter has 1,170 calories and 90 grams of fat. Wash that down with a medium coke, and you’ll add roughly an additional 385 calories and 100 grams of sugar. You’d have to eat three quarter-pounders with cheese to match that total calorie count and 33 glazed munchkins from Dunkin Donuts to rival the surge of sugar.
Popcorn and soda aren’t the only problem. Most theatres also offer greasy nachos with more than 900 calories and boxes of candy big enough to feed a family of four. For many moviegoers, the indulgent snacks are just a part of the experience.
Last Modified: 2012-11-17
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
