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 36, saturated fat 10 (read above). 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 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 Total Sodium= less than 2,300 What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: The biggest risk factors for a clogged artery were found to be obesity and a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the so-called bad cholesterol which forms deposits on artery walls.

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How many McDonalds fries can you munch?

How many TOTAL fat grams are in a large order of McDonalds fries? 25 How many SATURATED fat grams are in a Big Mac? 50 *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item Double Cheese Burger ( 440 ) cal + ite Double Cheese Burger ( 440 ) cal + item Medium Fry ( 380 ) Spicy Buffalo sauce (35) cal = 895

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:50 Describe what this statement means: ___________________________________________________________________________

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? 21 How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? 1050 What is the % DV of this : ________ *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = 18g/ Total Cal 340) = (.05) or ___5__%
What was the Lawsuit filed on Taco Bell Meat (click here):

Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) 1 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) 800_ What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? Baja salada

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories Veggie delite Most Calories Meatball Marinara Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat Turkey bacon avocado Most Total Fat Chicken and bacon ranch 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 Roast Beef + 233 5 1.5 Add chipotle sauce + 260 27 4.5 Add a cheese, list it provolone 50 4 2 Add Mayonnaise 15 12 2 Bag of chips or cookie 220 11 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) 785 cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : Panda Express

50.5g 15.5 g How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)?

Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: 2 entre plate Amount: 32g, daily value 40
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: triple entre Amount: 2040cal, daily value 42 * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: 3 entre Amount: 3310mg, daily value 38 * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item beef and broccoli Cal. 120 Fat 4g 2). Item mixed veggies Cal. 35 Fat_0g 3). Item peppercorn shrimp Cal. 170 Fat 5 g

Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. 2. What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Beijing Beef Sat. Fat Content: 8 grams Total Fat Content: 40 grams Total Calories: 690 calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise