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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 with daily calories of... Which is about right for... (HIGHLIGHT WHERE YOU ARE) 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 Grams of total fat Grams Of total saturated fat

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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). 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 grams Saturated Fat per day 24 grams
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Whats 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?

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Total Cholesterol =300 milligrams Total Sodium=2,300 milligrams What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol? Click here: Having a diet high in fat and cholesterol can cause artery buildup which leads to heart disease. Doctors have found fat deposits in coronary arteries which causes heart attacks and strokes.

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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 grams How many SATURATED fat grams are in a Big Mac? 10 grams *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item: quarter pounder with cheese (520 ) cal + item: medium fries (380 ) cal + item: medium sprite (210 ) cal = 1,110 calories

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:50% Describe what this statement means: This means that if you ate a Big Mac, you would be eating half of the saturated fat you needed for the whole day.

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Steak Chalupa (pick any one)? 21 grams 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 Steak Chalupa?( Fat Cal in Chalupa = 180/ Total Cal 360) = (.5) or 50% What was the Lawsuit filed on Taco Bell Meat (click here): claims Taco Bell's beef filling is 65 percent binders,
extenders, preservatives, additives and other agents. They want Taco Bell to stop calling it "beef."

Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) 1 gram How many Total CALORIES are in a lb*Triple 1060 calories How many Fat Calories are in the above sandwhich? (Note: There are 9 calories in a gram of fat). 603 fat calories What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? Grilled chicken go wrap

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories Barbeque Chicken Most Calories Pastrami Melt Big Hot Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat Veggie Delite Most Total Fat Pastrami Melt Big Hot Now Make an actual sandwhich Calories Total Fat (g) Sat. Fat. (g) Take a 6 9-Grain Wheat Sandwhich __210___ ___2____ __0.5__ Add a meat, list it (_____ham____) + ___60___ ___2____ __0.5__ Add mustard + __5____ ___0____ __0___ Add a cheese, list it (___swiss__ _) + __50____ ___4.5___ __2.5__ Add Light Mayonnaise __50____ ___5____ __1___ Bag of chips or cookie Nacho Doritos ___250__ ___13___ __2.5_ Large soda(figure out based on32 oz Sprite) _260___ 0 0
Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal

Total everything that youve added: (totals) __885___ cal ____26.5___ g ___6.5__ g Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : ______Panera_________
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 larger the portion size the more calories, fat grams, and sodium we consume. Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Limit fast food visits to once every few weeks.

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: mac n cheese Amount 61g, daily value 93
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: mac n cheese Amount: 980 cal, daily value 35 * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own)

c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: mac n cheese Amount: 2470 mg, daily value 88 * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item Caesar salad Cal. 310 Fat 24g 2). Item Greek Salad Cal.380 Fat 33g 3). Item Classic Salad Cal. 170 Fat 11g

2. Choose the healthiest options on the menu instead of the fatty and greasy options What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Big Fat Ugly Sandwhich Sat. Fat Content: _________ grams Total Fat Content: _________ grams Total Calories: 17,000 calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise