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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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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 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 Total Sodium=less than 2300 mg What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here: A diet too high in fat and cholesterol causes plaque to clog the arteries.
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What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:51 Describe what this statement means: A Big Mac has over half of your daily saturated fat needs.
15 g
How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)? Portion increases the amount of good and bad nutrients. Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Dont order main courses. 2. Avoid meat.
a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes Amount: 56g, daily value 87%
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)
b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes Amount: 740 cal c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: Big Breakfast with Hotcakes Amount:2150mg, daily value 90% * (<2400 mg/day) What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1).Item Snack Size Fruit and Walnuts Cal. 210 Fat 8g 2). Item Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Cal. 150 Fat 2g 3). Item Side Salad Cal. 20 Fat 0g
What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Large Oreo Sonic Blast Sat. Fat Content: 40.5 grams Total Fat Content: 62.7 grams Total Calories: 1200 calories