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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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%, saturated fat <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? _____93____ Saturated Fat per day ___31___
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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 = <300mg Total Sodium=<2300mg What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: Increased risk in heart disease and later complications

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How many McDonalds fries can you munch? Large

How many TOTAL fat grams are in a large order of McDonalds fries? _25_____ How many SATURATED fat grams are in a Big Mac? __10__ *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
itemMcChicken( 360 ) cal + itemLarge Fries ( 500 ) cal + item_________ ( ) cal = __860____

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:51%___ Describe what this statement means: _________________Its about half of the saturated fat you should eat in one day

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? __23___ How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? _1220_ What is the % DV of this : ___51___ *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = 350/ Total Cal 2800) = (.125) or 12.5%
What was the Lawsuit filed on Taco Bell Meat (click here): So much filler, can it be called meat?

Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) ___32__ 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). ____603____ What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories Vaggie Delite Most Calories Chix+Bacon Ranch Melt Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat Veggie Delite Most Total Fat Chix/Bacon Ranch 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 (_Spicy Italian_) + __480___ ____24___ ___9__ Add chipotle sauce no + ________ _________ ______ Add a cheese, list it (_American _) + __40____ ____3.5___ __2___ Add Mayonnaise ___110__ ____12___ ___2__ Bag of chips or cookie ___220__ ___10___ __5___ Large soda (figure out based on32 oz cola) _272__ 0 0
Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal

Total everything that youve added: (totals) __1352__ cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : __Subway___________
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

______52___ g __18.5_ g How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)?

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: Subway Sandwich Amount: __52_g, daily value 56%_
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. 2.

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: _Sammich Amount: 1352cal, daily value _48% * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: _Burrito_Amount: 1220mg, daily value 51%__ * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item Apple Pecan Salad Cal. 350 Fat__11_g 2). Item Turkey Breast Salad Cal. 110 Fat___2_g 3). Item Veggie Delite SandwichCal. 230 Fat_2.5_g

What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes Sat. Fat Content: ___20___ grams Total Fat Content: ___60__ grams Total Calories: ___1150__ calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise