Airport Food Review 2006
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

As the holiday travel season begins, nutrition experts at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) have again reviewed the food served at the nation’s busiest airports. PCRM’s report, now in its sixth year, reveals that the number of healthful choices available has increased significantly.

This year, 88 percent of all restaurants surveyed offered at least one healthful entrée to their customers, representing a 13-point increase over last year. This is an important improvement at a time when obesity and chronic disease rates are skyrocketing.

The increasing availability of healthful options at airports may have many causes, including a growing awareness of the power of vegetarian meals to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Moreover, as fewer airlines serve in-flight meals, travelers are increasingly turning to airport restaurants for food, and the demand for healthful options seems to be increasing.

+ Full Report (PDF; 150 KB)

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