In America the average American consumes nearly a third of its daily calories from fast food chains. This poses a growing concern as scores of people eat fast food because of their daily time constraints. One prominent conception that’s hitting the streets and even on Capitol Hill is the ability to help people decide which of the menu items are healthy and which are not by displaying the amount of calories in each product right on the menu.

The UDSA recommended daily caloric intake is about 2,000 calories. For most people at common activity level this is bearable, But for those competing in an event as epic as the Olympics this is a mere snack! Take Michael Phelps for instance; he eats twice the normal intake in just 1 meal!

As an avid coffee drinker, I always wondered what effect coffee had on my nutrition with the addition of the effects of caffeine. Then the thought came up that some of you may share the same curiosity. This article may help clear it up for you.