FAST-FOOD FRENZY WebQuest For Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Do Question 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Colors

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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

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OK, what am I supposed to eat?

On the average, Americans eat a diet in which about 36 percent of the calories come from fat. This is too high for good health for MOST people. The Dietary Guidelines suggest a goal of 30 percent or less of total calories from fat. They also suggest limiting saturated fatty acids to less than 10 percent of calories. What % of your calories should come from fat 30% or less, saturated fat less than 10% (read above).
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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? 93g Saturated Fat per day 31g
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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 Total Sodium=less than 2,300 mg What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: Having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol put people at a slightly higher risk of artery blockage, and they are more likely to die of heart disease.

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How many McDonalds fries can you munch?

How many TOTAL fat grams are in a large order of McDonalds fries? 25g How many SATURATED fat grams are in a Big Mac? 3.5g *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item Large fries(500 calories) item (940) item Large Coke (280 )= 1720 total calories

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac: 10g Describe what this statement means: The amount of saturated fat in a Big Mac in a daily value.

Will a Taco Bell Gordita make you gordo (fat)?

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? 23g How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? 1220mg What is the % DV of this : 15% *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = 23g / Total Cal 350) = (.06) or 6.6%
What was the Lawsuit filed on Taco Bell Meat (click here): California woman's class-action has called into question whether Taco Bell's meat filling can be accurately labeled "beef."

Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) 32g How many Total CALORIES are in a lb*Triple 1060 How many Fat Calories are in the above sandwhich? (Note: There are 9 calories in a gram of fat). 432 What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? Cesar side salad

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories Veggie delight Most Calories Mega Melt Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat Veggie delight Most Total Fat Mega Melt Now Make an actual sandwhich Calories Total Fat (g) Sat. Fat. (g) Take a 6 Subway Veggie Delite (initial) 230 2.5 .5 Add a meat, list it (Pepperoni) + 80 7 2.5 Add chipotle sauce + 260 27 4.5 Add a cheese, list it (___________) + 50 4 2.5 Bag of chips or cookie 140 3.5 .5 Large soda (figure out based on32 oz cola) 260 0 0
Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal

Total everything that youve added: (totals)

1020 cal.

44 g

10.5 g

Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : Wendys
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)? The more food there is the more content there will be. Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Make new fast food restaurants with better nutrition. 2. Limit the production of the bad nutrition fast food.

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: 3\4 pounder Amount: 1060g, daily value 32%
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: Amount: Baconator cal 970 daily value 28% * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: Double Stack Amount: 1080 mg, daily value 40% * (<2400 mg/day)