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 __73 _, saturated fat _24__ (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? ___73________ Saturated Fat per day ___24_____
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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_________ What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: One of the biggest risk factors for a clogged artery is obesity. All the fast food that Americans are consuming is leading to heart disease and high cholesterol leads to heart issues and complications.

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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 g______ How many SATURATED fat grams are in a Big Mac? _10 g_____ *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item_____4 piece chicken nuggets_____( 190 item__Yogurt Parfait_______ ( 130 ) cal = ) cal + item__Small vanilla shake_______ ( 220 __540 cal_________ ) cal +

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:_16 %_____ Describe what this statement means: _____________________This means that there is 16 percent of saturated fat in a single Big Mac. ______________________________________________________

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? ___35 g _______ How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? __1,240 _______ What is the % DV of this : ____52 %____ *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = _210__/ Total Cal 380___) = _0.55__)
or ___55__% What was the Lawsuit filed on Taco Bell Meat (click here): Wheres the Beef

Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) 32 g________ How many Total CALORIES are in a lb*Triple 660 cal ________ How many Fat Calories are in the above sandwhich? (Note: There are 9 calories in a gram of fat). ____135
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What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? ______Jr. Hamburger Patty_________

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories ___BLT________ Most Calories __Meatball Marinara _____ Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat __Veggie Delite_________ Most Total Fat __Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt________ Now Make an actual sandwhich Calories Total Fat (g) Sat. Fat. (g) Take a 6Oven Roasted Chicken(initial) ___320_____ ___5______ ___1.5___ Add lettuce ___21______ ___0___ _____0_ Add chipotle sauce + ____100____ ___10______ __1.5____ Add a cheese, list it (_American processed) 40 + __3.5______ ____2_____ Add Mayonnaise ___110_____ __12_______ __2____ Bag of chips ________ _________ __130____ 2 0 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) ___981_____ cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : ___MeatHeads __________________
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

___32.5______ g ____7__ g How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)? The more meat that you add to it, the more the nutritional content goes up. Obviously the more condiments that are added, the more calories you will be consuming. Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Try to order the least fattening item on the menu and only have it once in a while. 2. Do not get sides and extra toppings, eat small portions- not the large portions.

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: ____Chilli Cheese Fries_________Amount: _108____g, daily value 67 g____
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: _____Chilli Cheese Fries________Amount: _1,760____cal, daily value 67____ * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: _________Pattyy Melt____Amount: __2,350___mg,

daily value __72__ * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item ___Kids Fries________ Cal. 460____ Fat___26__g 2). Item ___ALT________ Cal. _346___ Fat__12___g 3). Item ______BLT_____ Cal. _466___ Fat__20___g

Extra credit: What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: ___________Chilli Cheese Fries_________________ Sat. Fat Content: _17________ grams Total Fat Content: __108_______ grams Total Calories: ___1760______ calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise