Before you say yes, consider how much time it will take you to burn off the 525 calories packed in a typical large order of fast food french fries.

This graphic shows how many hours a 150-pound person would have to work out to get rid of those calories. If you weigh more, you’ll get to exercise for less time; if you weigh less, you’ll need to be active longer. The number of calories you burn per minute will also vary depending on your body composition and the level of intensity of your activity.

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