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7 Shocking Things KFC Food Does to Your Body

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1. You will increase your calorie intake

Yes, it is true; calories are the fuel you need to live a healthy and balanced life. In your day-to-day life, in order to get the calories that you need, you consume food.

On average, a moderately active adult woman needs 2000 calories per day and a man needs 2400.

Now, if you eat at KFC and order the basic menu, which includes chicken, fries, and soda, your calorie intake will be around 1000. This means you will eat, in just one sitting, half of your daily recommended calories.

We all know that if you eat more than you consume, you will gain weight. Obviously, this depends on a lot of factors, such as your level of physical activity and your metabolism.

But as a general rule, if you eat at home and also eat fast food, you will probably put on a few pounds. This can have a lot of negative effects on your health and well-being.

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