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? ___73g________ Saturated Fat per day ___24g_____
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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=__1,500 mg_________ What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here:

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They will make a person has heart diseases or heart attack because fat and cholesterol can block coronary arteries.

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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? _10_____ *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item_Chicken McNuggets_( 940 ) cal + item__Kids Fries_ ( 100 ) cal + item_sweet tea_ (110 ) cal = 1150__________

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:_51%_ Describe what this statement means:It takes space of our daily saturated fat. ___________________________________________________________________________

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? __18g________ How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? _1290________ What is the % DV of this : ___86%_____ *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = 170/ Total Cal 350_) = (.48__) or
_48____% 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) __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). 118____ What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? _______________

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories 6B.L.T.___ Most Calories _6 Pastrami Melt Big Hot_ Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat 6Veggie Belite Most Total Fat 6 Pastrami Melt Big Hot Now Make an actual sandwhich Calories Total Fat (g) Sat. Fat. (g) Take a 6 Subway Veggie Delite (initial) __230___ __2.5g___ _0.5_____ Add a meat, list it (_steak_______) + __110___ ____4_____ _1.5__ Add chipotle sauce + __100___ ____10___ _1.5_____ Add a cheese, list it (_monterey Cheddar __) + _50_ __4.5_ __3_ Add Mayonnaise _110_______ ___12___ __2__ Bag of chips or cookie _220_______ _11________ __5____ Large soda (figure out based on32 oz cola) _396_____ 0 0
Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal

Total everything that youve added: (totals) _1216_______ cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : ___Steak n Shake___________________
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

_440________ g __13.5____ 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: _Fritos Chili Cheese Double Steakburger ____________Amount: __77___g, daily value __>100%__
*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. Cook at home with small amount of salt, sugar, etc. 2. Pick some stuff with vegetable an d fruit in it.

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: _____Chocolate Fudge Brownie - Large Amount: __1280___cal, daily value _58%___ * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content?

Item: _Sausage Gravy and Biscuits (full order) _ Amount: ____3140_mg, daily value >100%____ * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item __Coke Zero _________ Cal. _0___ Fat 0__g 2). Item _Nestle Pure Life Bottled Water __________ Cal. __0__ Fat____0_g 3). Item ___Premium Blend Coffee - Decaf ________ Cal. _0___ Fat___0__g

What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: __ Outback Steakhouse Baby Back Ribs Sat. Fat Content: __30_______ grams Total Fat Content: ____77_____ grams Total Calories: __1156_______ calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise