Sometimes it's hard to tell what the fat content may be when ordering in a restaurant. Here are some terms that should raise red flags if you're trying to avoid fatty foods:

• Creamed
• Crispy
• Breaded
• A la king
• Croquettes
• Carbonara
• Parmigiana
• Meuniere
• Tempura
• Fritters
• Fritto
• Alfredo
• Au gratin
• Au beurre
• Batter-dipped
• Béarnaise
• Béchamel
• Hollandaise

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Source: University of California, Berkeley. Wellness Made Easy. 1999.