Vanilla Shake, Nuggets & More, These Are The Unhealthiest Fast Food Items You Can Order!

PlushCare's Study

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1. McDonald's McChicken

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2. McDonald's and Burger King cheeseburgers

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3. McDonald's Vanilla Shake

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4. KFC chicken sandwich

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5. Arby's Premium Nuggets

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6. Popeyes Nuggets

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7. Five Guys cheeseburger

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