Was fast food healthier in the 80s?
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                According to a 2019 study, fast food entrées had an average of 90 more calories in 2016 than they did in 1986, indicating that fast food has become less healthy over time. So, was fast food healthier in the 80s? The short answer is no, but the long answer involves significant shifts in portion sizes, ingredients, and menu variety that reveal a complex nutritional story.