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Weekend worrier : A sobering study from the UK indicates that weekend binge-eating, including fry-ups and pizzas, could lead…

Weekend worrier: A sobering study from the UK indicates that weekend binge-eating, including fry-ups and pizzas, could lead to potentially serious health problems.

A Unilever survey of 25,000 people found their typical weekend diets contained more than twice the recommended amount of saturated fat.

A weekend fry-up with buttered toast and a cappuccino contains 33.7g of saturated fat. The recommended daily limit of saturated fat is 30g for men.

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