What is Unhealthy in Chinese Food? The Truth Behind Your Favorite Takeout
                                
                                
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                                According to the US Department of Agriculture, a typical Chinese takeaway meal can contain between 1,500 to 2,000 calories, often equating to an entire day's calorie recommendation in a single meal. This reveals that certain aspects of Chinese food can be unexpectedly unhealthy, often due to how popular restaurant dishes are prepared.