The researchers speculate that fast food had not caught on as much in Asian-American households. These families were not as integrated into the U.S. lifestyle, including its eating habits. Fully 27.4 percent of Asian children in the United States were born overseas. This can be compared with 19.7 percent of Latino children, 2.5 percent of whites and 1.9 percent of blacks.

More specifically, 12.1 percent of these young diners will get more than 40 percent of their daily calories from fast food. Another 10.7 percent will get 25 percent to 40 percent of their daily calories from a fast food restaurant.

More specifically, 12.1 percent of these young diners will get more than 40 percent of their daily calories from fast food. Another 10.7 percent will get 25 percent to 40 percent of their daily calories from a fast food restaurant.