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INTRODUCTION------So you've been hit with the crave... you take a hike (or your bike) to the nearest fast food joint to feed your need. Just what are you getting with your burger and fries? Usually more than you bargained for in fat (among other items)! How do you please your taste buds but still keep your arteries clear and your bathroom scale from groaning when you walk by? TASK/PROCESS-----Read the questions in the next two pages. Answer the questions that apply to your level attempted. The first page is a point of reference for the entire project (it gives you an idea of what youre dealing with). Go to the fast food links (inside the questions they are linked in blue-ignore the ones on the right/left) and answer the questions to find information on the nutritional value of your favorite fast foods. Finding the answers will help you juggle your choices and munch out with a clear conscience!
In a diet Which is about right for... with daily (HIGHLIGHT WHERE YOU ARE) calories of... Grams of total fat Grams Of total saturated fat
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1,600 2,200
Sedentary women, young children, and some older adults Most children, teenage girls, active women, women who are pregnant or breast feeding, and many sedentary men. Teenage boys, many active men, and some very active women
53 73 113
18 24 39
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Where would you place yourself? Highlight the chart above. Using
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Well, what's the largest amount of saturated fat that should be in my food each day? Based on the chart, how many total grams of Total Fat should be in the food you eat per day? 113 Saturated Fat per day 39
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What the largest amount of cholesterol and sodium you should have in your diet ALL DAY? Check out the USDAs Dietary Guidelines to find out how much are you supposed to have all day? Total Cholesterol = Less than 300 mg per day Total Sodium=Less than 2,300 mg per day What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: Many people die from heart disease and overall are very unhealthy and have clogged arteries. People with bad arteries usually die from heart disease and if not, they usually die from other causes such as suicide, homicide, or an accident.
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What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac: 51g Describe what this statement means: The Daly Value is 51g. If you eat this you will be taking in 51 grams of saturated fat.
Total everything that youve added: (totals) 720 cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : McDonalds
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.
26.2 g
6.5 g
a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes (Large Size Biscuit)Amount: 60g, daily value 100
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)
How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)? The more you eat, the more calories you take in. If the food item is unhealthy and you eat a lot of it, it affects you more because it has less nutritional value than if you ate a bunch of apples.
b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes (Large Size Biscuit)Amount: 540 cal, daily value 23% * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes (Large Size Biscuit)Amount: 2260mg, daily value 1% * (<2400 mg/day)
Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Exercise enough depending on how much you eat. (Watch weight/calories)
2. Eat in moderation and not too often. What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item Honey Mustard Snack Wrap (Grilled) Cal. 250 Fat 8g 2). Item Premium McWrap Chicken Sweet chili (Grilled) Cal. 360 Fat 9g 3). Item Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Grilled) Cal. 250 Fat 8g What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Quadruple Bypass Burger Sat. Fat Content: 28 grams Total Fat Content: 92 grams Total Calories: 9,982 calories