With the recently released information on the annual cost of obesity, these featured calorie-packed cuisines will definitely get you thinking. Controversy arises for many reasons, including the fact that obesity cost is higher for women.
The study was conducted by the George Washington University, factoring in salary, extra gasoline prices and any other costs. From bacon-flavored ice cream to doughnut salads, this list will have you think twice about the food you're spending on.
53 Calorie-Packed Cuisines
In Honor of the Recently Calculated Annual Cost of Obesity:
Armida Ascano — Sep 22, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Toad Burgers
'Fire the Chef 2' Shows Creepy but Faux Photoshop Cuisine
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Designer Fast Food
Mcdonald's is McFancy With Hermes Fries
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Erotic Edible Art
The Filioppo Ioco 'Fun Food' Exhibit Will Leave You Hungry for More
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Fast Food Pizza Toppings
The American Pizza Uses Hamburgers and Fries as Delicious Toppings
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Freshly Baked Sneakers
Collette & Nike Serve Up The Air Macaroons Royalty
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Edible Fashion Accessories
Fulvio Bonavia Creates a Tasteful Collection of Photos
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Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
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Heart Attack Cheese Treats
Denny's 'Fried Cheese Melt' Mixes Fried Mozzarella & Grilled Cheese
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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Reptilian Heart-Attack Foods
The Bacon Cheese Turtleburger May Run Away With Your Health
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Chocolate Tortellini
Giovanni Rana Turns Pasta into a Very Italian Dessert
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Luxury Food Vending Machines
Moscow Mayor's Office Receives Caviar Vending Machine
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Footlong Cheesburgers
Carl's Jr. Combines the Beefiness of a Burger With the Length of a Sub
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Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient Way
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Spicy Sauce Heroes
Let Cholula Hot Sauce Save Your Food
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Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
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Artery-Clogging Cups
The Bacon Mug is a Heart Attack Waiting to Happen
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Bacon Ice Cream
Bob Blumer's Smokey Frozen Dessert Concoction
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Canned Breakfast Brews
This Pancake-Flavored Milkshake Will Fill Your Stomach On-The-Go
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Blended Burger Brews
The Jamba Juice Cheeseburger Chill Smoothie Ad Will Make You Cringe
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Doughnut Salads
The Eat the Art Exhibit Dares Visitors Not to Try and Take a Bite
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Multi-Hued Meals
The Henry Hargreaves ‘Food of the Rainbow' Photo Series
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Cow-Shaped Steaks
The Migros Food Packaging Designs Are Cute and Simple
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Affordable Luxury Chocolates
Godiva Ice Cream Truffles to Launch in Japan
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Cotton Candy Jeeps
Look for This Ride in NYC to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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Cholesterol-Boosting Burgers
The Fried Chicken Luther Double Down Sandwich
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Southern Comfort Restaurants
The Park Slope Chip Shop Will Deep-Fry Anything You Want
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Savory Sweet Treats
Salazon Chocolate Bars Combine Opposing Flavors to Create Perfection
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Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
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Sugary Bacon Treats
Satisfy Your Food Cravings with the Chocolate-Covered Bacon Skewers
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Delicious Activist Art
The Fallen Fruit EATLACMA Project 2010 Has Launched
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Fishy Frozen Treats
A Battered and Fried Fish and Chips Ice Cream From Frederick's Dairies
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Fantasy Food Makers
Automated Breakfast Machine Serves Up a Great Morning
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Cheesy Crafts
Foodies Can Now Make Their Own Cheese Caves
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Whimsical World Burgers
The Playful Illustrations of Robert Samuel Hanson
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Pork-Flavored Caffeine
Boca Java Makes Maple Bacon Coffee for Meat Lovers
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Spaghetti Wieners
Pasta-Infused Hotdogs Mix Two Food Favorites Together
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Rice-Battered Wieners
The Asian Equivalent To A Delicious, Deep-Fried Corn Dog
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Worldwide Eating Blogs
'Fabulously Unforeign' Details One Person's Quest
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Booze Fritters
Mark Zamble Creates Deep-Fried Beer Pockets
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Natural Tot Cookbooks
Anni Daulter's 'Organically Raised' is for Health-Conscious Parents
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Bourbon Burger Joints
Drink Burger King Whiskey With Their Burbon Whopper
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Deep Fried Autos
The Twinkie-Mobile is the Sweetest Ride on the Block
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Heart Attack Food Cubes
This Giant Brick of Cheese Fries Will Fill You Up
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Mexi-Jewish Food Combos
Nachos and Latkes Come Together to Create Latkchos
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Patron-Prepared Pancakes
Customize Your Own Flapjacks at Slappy Cakes
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Melting Men in Milk
Osama Mezher Chocoubli Stick is the Brokenhearted's Best Friend
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Flavor-Infusing Weaponry
The 'Smoking Gun' Adds Smoky Flavors to Food
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CEO Food Sculptures
The Steve Jobs Cheese Head Gives New Meaning to the Term 'Big Cheese'
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Potato Chip Pasta
Carb-Load Creatively With This DIY Recipe
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Crazy Confections Coatings
The Ketchup Chocolate is a Taste Sensation No One Will Like
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Dead Celebrity Confections
The Elvis Cake Includes Aviators & a Tan
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Crispy Poultry Kits
The Ad Hoc Fried Chicken Can Now Be Prepared at Home
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A Gallery Full of Parent-Kid-Tastophies
Snack Food Sexvertising
The Hunky Dory Crisps Irish Rugby Campaign Garners Attention
Sculptural Burger Sandals
Robert Tabor's Shoe Designs Look Good Enough to Eat
65 Food Ads and Marketing Promos
From Natural Chicken Promotions to Profane French Fries
53 Foodie Home Decor Designs
Inedible Furniture, Art & Home Accessories Inspired by Food
Candy Coated Soles
Designer Belma Arnautovic's Candy Shop On Heels
Personified Food Ads
The Bosch Electric Food Chopper Will Make Your Veggies Scream
33 Junk Food Finds
From Micorwaved Potato Chips to Canned Cheeseburgers
Toad Burgers
'Fire the Chef 2' Shows Creepy but Faux Photoshop Cuisine
Disturbing Dietary Comparisons
The '20 Worst Drinks in America' are Bad for Good Reasons
25 Heavenly Hamburgers
From Canned Burgers to Cheeseurger Cupcakes
Religious Parody Blogs
‘Jesus is Love' Offers Modernized Christ Cartoons
Sporty Rainbow Rain Boots
The Nike Storm Warrior Hi Will Keep Your Tootsies Dry
Fast Food Pizza Toppings
The American Pizza Uses Hamburgers and Fries as Delicious Toppings
Naughty Bongs
Boob Tube Will Have You Misbehaving While Drinking
Political Frozen Treats
Ben & Jerry's Election Leader Ice Cream Flavors
Disturbing Twinkie Photomentaries
Dwight Eschilman's '37 or So Ingredients' is Frightening
Cannabis Caviar
This $1,400 an Ounce Marijuana Strain is a One-Hitter Quitter
Sticky-Sweet Sandwich Wallets
The PB & J Pouch Keeps Your Money Safe and Your Stomach Growling
Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
Prankster Meat Ads
Alka Seltzer's Print Campaign Warns You About Evil Food
41 Crunchy Finds
From Meat-Flavored Potato Chips to Cereal Beer
18 Curious Chips
From Eyeball Computer Chips to Chocolate-Covered Tortilla Chips
Edible Colored Bacon
Neil Caldwell's Rainbow Bacon is Soaked in Colorful Dye
Extravagant Shoe Releases
The Nike Mercurial Superfly II is a Style Shoe-In
Heart Attack Cheese Treats
Denny's 'Fried Cheese Melt' Mixes Fried Mozzarella & Grilled Cheese
Lunch Cakes
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cake is Better Than Your Buddy's Lunch
Cartoon-Inspired Cans
The Simpsons Duff Beer & Flaming Moe Energy Drinks
Stomach-Churning Desserts
Apocalypse Cakes Concocts Horrifying Culinary Concepts
Witty Health Drinks
Froosh Smoothies Have a Pick-Me-Up Message
McRoad Paintings
MacFries Pedestrian Crossing Prompts Festival-goers to Dine at McDonald's
Greasy Food Sculptures
Chris Von Szombathy's Statuettes are Finger Lickin' Good
Rainbow Mowhawks
The Sibling 2010 Fall Collection Lets You Shine Your Brightest
Fairytale Beer
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse Will Take You Back to Your Childhood
Chocolate Weapons
Explosively Sweet Treats Shaped like Guns, Ammo and Grenades
Stupid Customer Blogs
'Not Always Right' Documents Funny Sides of Customer Service
28 Heart Attack Foods
From Seven-Patty Burgers to Deep Fried Chocolate
15 Savory Smoothies and Shakes
From Innocent Smoothies to Reality Show Shakes
Wearable Beer Openers
The BeerBot Pops a Bottle Top on the Spot
Mouseketeer High Tops
Mickey Mouse Adidas Sneaks Designed by Jeremy Scott
Caffeinated Cocoa Creations
Leo Burnett Markets Kofli Chocolate With Coffee Inside
Beer Storage Pyramids
The Fridge Monkey Tray is Inspired by War Ships
Suggestive Flower Art
The Artwork of Conrad Roset is Blossoming
Racy Pet Food Ads
NutriPro Dog Food Says Fat Dogs Won't Get Any
Landmark Packaging
The Estrella Damm Beer Packaging by Erik G. de Lopidana Ties in History
Pre-Prohibition Beer
Batch 19 Beer Offers Pre-Prohibition Flavor With Rare Retro Recipe
Soccer Star Drinks
The FIFA Coca-Cola Box Set Celebrates the Beautiful Game
Edible Schoolyards
PS216 in New York is Getting a Nutritous Makeover
Sandwich How-To Guides
Learn How to Make the Best PB&J Without Soggy Bread
Citrus-Infused Alcohol
'Cafe Blond' Ensures Your Beer is Lemony Fresh
Locust Pizza Topping
Locust Pizzas are Becoming Popular in Australia
Subtly Sultry Bun Ads
The BK Whopper Ads are Hilariously Cheeky
Singing Sandwich Containers
Tesco's World Cup Packaging Serenades Fans
Cinematic Skater Sneakers
Vans 'Kick Ass' Shoes Do Just That
Deficiency-Fighting Smoothies
Nanoparticles Added to Foods Combat Anemia or Zinc Deficiency
Auto Judging Blogs
You Drive What? Makes Sure You See the Good, the Bad, and Especially the Ugly
Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
$625 Cookbooks
'Modernist Cuisine' by Nathan Myhrvold is a Pricey Molecular Gastronomy Guide
Lion Burgers
Il Vinaio in Arizona Lets You Sink Your Teeth Into an African Lion
Mono-Hued Coffee Mugs
'Cups' by Murilo Kleine Covers Everyone from the Beatles to Super Mario
Canadian Eating Competitions
World Poutine Eating Championship Rewards Pigging Out
Artery-Clogging Cups
The Bacon Mug is a Heart Attack Waiting to Happen
Confusing Maze Saucers
The Oluk Coffee Cup Makes Breaks More Enjoyable
Bacon Ice Cream
Bob Blumer's Smokey Frozen Dessert Concoction
State-Branded Burgers
McDonald's Japan Unveils Some State-Specific Tasty Treats
Cheeky Toasters
The 'Bite Me' Pop Art Toaster is More Bitter Than Your Coffee
Carbon-Neutral Energy Drinks
Found Organic Juice Pumps You Up Without Harming the Earth
Heart Attack Sandwiches
The New Friendly's Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt will Clog Your Arteries
Musical Coffee Makers
Good News Coffee Machines Sing You a Tune as They Blend Your Favorite Brew
Sausage Burgers
Uli Hoeness Launches the Nuernburger for McDonald's
C-Shaped Coffee Machines
The Micoffee Concept is a Fantastic Futuristic Java Maker
Monster Burgers
The 198-Pound Hamburger Cooked Up by Sydney Cafe
Chocolate Pizza
Prezzybox Reinvents the Pie With Belgian Chocolate
Camel Burgers
Fat-Free Beef Alternative at Local House in Dubai
Scannable Snacks
The QR Code Cupcakes are the Best Thing to Come Out of Montreal Since Parizeau
Flavor-Infusing BBQs
The Ascot Wood-Burning Barbecue Gives Food a Smoky Scent
Cholesterol-Boosting Burgers
The Fried Chicken Luther Double Down Sandwich
Edible Crayons
Luxirare Creates Homemade Coloring Tools Good Enough to Eat
Animal Snackaging
The ‘Crips' Oven-Baked Wheat Chips
Bionic Arms for Snackers
The Potechi Bionic Grabber is Great for Couch Potatoes
Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
Fishy Frozen Treats
A Battered and Fried Fish and Chips Ice Cream From Frederick's Dairies
Flavor-Infused Bottle Caps
The Keepable Cap Adds Vitamins and Flavor to Tap Water
Multi-Coloured Crepes
Rainbow Pancakes are Better than Skittles
Junk Food Photomentaries
This Cheetos Expose Will Shock and Amaze You
Gold Rush Kicks
The Gold Nike Air Max 3 Makes Me Want to Go for the Gold
Airline Cookbooks
Singapore Airlines' 'Above & Beyond' is for High-End Cuisine at Home
Elvis-Inspired Blue Suede Shoes
The Men's Opening Ceremony Shoes for Spring 2010
Rectangular Burgers
UFO Burgers By Jessica Fortner Reveals the Future of Food Production
Adhesive-Covered Cups
The Duct Tape Mug is One Funny Way to Drink Coffee
Pork-Flavored Caffeine
Boca Java Makes Maple Bacon Coffee for Meat Lovers
Fishy Frozen Treats
'Sooshi' Ice Cream from New Zealand Natural
All-Terrain Barbeques
The Hummer Grill Adds Some Horsepower to Your Steak
Chocolate-Only Fridges
The Choc Fridge by Hui-Chun (Tina) Lai is for Serious Cocoa Lovers
Rice-Battered Wieners
The Asian Equivalent To A Delicious, Deep-Fried Corn Dog
Booze Fritters
Mark Zamble Creates Deep-Fried Beer Pockets
Motley Tea Sets
Five Senses 'Centuries' Collection Brings Historic Handles to Modern Tableware
Star-Filled Shoe Soles
The 'Etnies and Kevin Smith Clerks Jameson 2' Sneakers
Bipedal Coffee Tables
The Two Leg Table is Short on Legs, But Not on Style
King of Rock Comics
Elvis Comics Bring Blue Suede Shoes Back on the Anniversary of His Death
Smarmy Robot Blogs
The Cleverboy Site Makes Talking to a Robot Almost Normal
Valentines-Themed Shots
Ladies Love Pink Rosangel Tequila
Extendable Wooden Workspaces
The Ultramodern Couchtable CT1 is an Expandable Surface
Multicultural McBurger Campaigns
Mcdonald's Swiss Weeks Introduces Three New Burgers
Kid-Friendly Juices
Ribena Juiced Up is a Healthy and Natural Refreshment
Gourmet Burger Delivery
Builtburger Lets You Customize Deliciousness Direct to Your Door
Liquored Popcorn Snacks
The Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn Will Satisfy All Cravings
Pork-Flavored Condiments
Bacon Hot Sauce is for the Truly Devout Bacon Lover
Compostable Chip Bags
SunChips Introduces Greener Packaging
Bacon-Flavored Popcorn
Vegetarian Baconpop Instant Popcorn is Also Kosher
Purifying Pasta
The Spaghetti Scrub is a Natural Cleaner Made From Corn Cobs and Peach Pits
Crispy Poultry Kits
The Ad Hoc Fried Chicken Can Now Be Prepared at Home
Carbonated Coca Leaves
Coca Colla is Bolivia's New Energy Drink