There is no question that dieting and healthy eating has
become a greater topic of conversation in recent years and the fast food
industry has taken notice. Eighty-seven percent of fast food operators say
their customers are paying more attention to nutrition than they were two years
ago (National Restaurant Association). In the March issue of Food Technology
magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Contributing
Editor A. Elizabeth Sloan writes about the increased demand for healthier
options on fast food menus.