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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone offers advise for healthier options when eating out

Media | June 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Reader's Digest: Lindsay Malone, clinical dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said healthy fast food choices require context: health is more than nutrition and sodium is a major concern across chains. She advised choosing grilled items over fried ones, limiting portions, avoiding sugary drinks and creamy sauces, and using customization tools to build more balanced, nutrient-aware meals.