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Onion BlossomIt may be your waistline that blossoms if you're a fan of fried  onions. "It's good to start off with a vegetable," says Joan Salge  Blake, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "But  once you fry it, you're frying in calories." The onion blossom at one  popular restaurant has 1,552 calories, 83 g of fat, and 5,508 mg of  sodium - more than double the daily sodium limit for healthy adults.

Spinach Artichoke DipDon't let the word "spinach" fool you. Traditional spinach artichoke  dip is not a healthy starter. A typical order contains about 1,500  calories, 100 g of fat, and 2,500 mg of sodium. The trouble is the  cream base, which is loaded with saturated fat. If you make this dip  at home, try using a base of nonfat Greek yogurt instead.

Cheese FriesThe worst appetizers can "take over the meal," Blake warns. "Some of  them have more calories than the main entrée." One offender is cheese  fries - French fries with melted cheese on top. Variations may include  bacon bits or ranch dressing. A full order packs up to 2,100 calories,  150 g of fat, and a whole day's worth of sodium (2,300 mg).

Cheeseburger SlidersDon't be fooled by their size - "sliders" pack a lot of calories into  a tiny sandwich. A typical restaurant order includes three  mini-burgers with cheese and sauce, totaling 1,270 calories, 81 g of  fat, and 2,270 mg of sodium.

Loaded Potato SkinsPotato skins filled with melted cheese, meats, and sour cream are as  fattening as they are tempting. "You're taking a potato and adding  saturated fats," Blake cautions. At 150 calories a pop, the trick to  enjoying these is to have just one. Devour a whole plateful and you'll  take in about 1,000 calories, 100 g of fat, and 1,900 mg of sodium.

Fried CalamariLike many forms of seafood, squid can be nutritious. But when you  bread it and fry it in oil, you're drenching it with calories and fat.  A typical restaurant portion contains about 900 calories, 54 g of fat,  and 2,300 mg of sodium - not including any sauceNew England Clam ChowderClam chowder sounds like it should be healthy, especially as a way to  take in some extra seafood. Unfortunately, the New England variety is  made with a fattening cream base. A 12-ounce bowl contains about 450  calories, 34 g of fat, and 1,190 mg of sodium.

Chicken WingsA typical appetizer portion of buffalo chicken wings has more than 700  calories and 40 g of fat. Ranch sauce adds another 200 calories and 20  g of fat. That's 900 calories and 60 g of fat - not to mention more  than 2,000 mg of sodium - before you even get to your main meal.

Mozzarella SticksThere's something about a stick of warm, gooey cheese that is  irresistible - until you take a look at the nutritional facts. A  typical order has 940 calories, 46 g of fat, and 2,830 mg of sodium.  That puts mozzarella sticks pretty much on par with chicken wings.

Chili Cheese NachosThey may be a festive way to start an evening out, but nachos and  cheese dip are among the least healthy appetizer choices. Eat an  entire order yourself, and you'll take in 1,680 calories, 108 g of  fat, and 4,280 mg of sodium - nearly twice the recommended daily limit  for sodium