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Nutrition Webquest Most Updated F
Nutrition Webquest Most Updated F
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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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1,600 2,200
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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18 24 31
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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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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. ___________________________________________________________________________
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)? The bigger the food is , the more calories, fat and sodium it contain. 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 and fruit in it.
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)
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