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KFC, McDonalds 'most unhealthy'
08/06/2005 14:19  - (SA)  

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  • Cape Town - Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds are the two most unhealthy fast food providers in South Africa, according to News24 users.

    In a recent poll conducted on the website, an overwhelming majority of users felt that Colonel Sanders (40%) and Ronald McDonald's (39%) wares were to be avoided.

    In 24 hours, nearly 5 000 users voted in the poll, which was prompted by opinions released by Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang after a dispute erupted between her and the Nando's fast food chain on the question of how healthy its food is.

    Nando's responded with a newspaper advert saying: "Let's see whose thighs are slimmer, Minister Tshabalala-Msimang".

    News24's users disagreed with Tshabalala-Msimang, with only 3% of those who voted in the poll saying Nando's sold unhealthy food.

    St Elmo's came out tops with only 2% of users saying they found its food to be unhealthy.

    Other fast-food chains included in the poll were Wimpy (6%), Steers (5%) and Debonairs (4%).

    News24's polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate.

     
     

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