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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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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
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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? 73 Saturated Fat per day 24 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 = 300 mg Total Sodium= 2300 mg What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: Arteries get blocked because of the fat and cholesterol
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What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac: 51% Describe what this statement means: Youre getting more than half your daily percent value in one item
Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal
a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: Signature Mac & Cheese Large Amount: 61g, daily value: 85%
*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 calorie, fat, and sodium content is much higher if you eat more of the food Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Eat in moderation 2. Have a grilled chicken breast sandwich instead of fried chicken nuggets
b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: Signature Mac & Cheese Large Amount: 980 cal, daily value: 45% * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: Full Bacon Turkey Bravo on XL Tomato Basil Amount: 2820 mg, daily value 117%
* (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item Full Smoked Turkey Breast on Country Cal. 420 Fat 3g 2). Item Low Fat Garden Vegetable with Pesto Cal. 150 Fat 5g 3). Item Low-Fat Vegetarian Black Bean Cal. 240 Fat 2.5g