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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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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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=__<2,300mg___ What is the problem with having a diet too high in fat and cholesterol ? Click here:

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blocked coronary arteries, high blood pressure, high level of low-density lipoprotein

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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? __10g____ *Put together a meal that you might get @ McDonalds (list it below) provide total calories:
item:Chicken McNuggets (6piece)_ (280) cal + item_Small Fry_ ( 230) cal + item__Sweet Tea(Medium)_ (180) cal = _690_

What is the % DV of Saturated fat in a Big Mac:_45%__ Describe what this statement means: __it means that there is 45% of each nutrient in one serving___

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

How many TOTAL fat GRAMS are in 1 Chalupa (pick any one)? Chalupa Chicken ___20g_______ How much SODIUM is in a Fiesta Burrito (Chicken)? __1220mg___ What is the % DV of this : 50%____ *What % of calories are from fat in your Chalupa? ( Fat Cal in Chalupa = _180_/ Total Cal _360_) = (.5) or 50%
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Wolfing down a Wendy's meal...

How many fat GRAMS are in a BAJA Salad (not size) __32g__ 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). 117__ What's a healthier choice at Wendys besides any one of these items? __Jr. Hamburger__

Come on Jared.tell it as it is!

Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST calories _6 Veggie Delite_ Most Calories _6Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt Which 6 inch sub has the LEAST total fat __Veggie Delite _ Most Total Fat _Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt_ Now Make an actual sandwhich Take a 6 Subway Italian Sub Add a meat, list it (Turkey Breast) Add Tomatoes Add Lettuce Add Mayonnaise Bag of chips(Lays Classic) Large soda (Sweet Tea) Calories _200____ + _280____ + _5______ + __<5___ _110___ _230____ _170____ Total Fat (g) Sat. Fat. (g) _2g______ _ .5g__ _3.5g_____ _1g___ __0g_____ _0g___ __0g_____ __0g___ __12g____ __2g___ __15g_____ __1.5g_ 0 0 __32.5____g __5____ g How does portion size affect the nutritional content (calories, fat grams, and sodium)? Smaller portions equal less calories, less fat grams, and less sodium. Conclusion--List two suggestions how we can incorporate fast food restaurants into a healthy diet. 1. Smaller portion sizes 2. Limit menu selections

Add and total the columns to find the nutritional value of the meal

Total everything that youve added: (totals) _1,000___cal Choose your favorite fast food restaurant to answer questions. Restaurant Choice : _Subway_______
Note: To find Daily Value, divide how much the item contains by the recommended allowance.

a. Which option has the greatest amount of total fat? Item: _6 Pastrami Melt, Big Hot_Amount: _31_g, daily value _48%_
*Total fat grams (<65 g/day) Sat fat grams (<20 g/day)

b. Which option has the highest calorie count? Item: _6 Pastrami Melt, Big Hot_Amount: _590_cal, daily value _27%__ * Average intake is 2200-2800/day (use your own) c. Which option has the most sodium content? Item: _6 Spicy Italian_ Amount: _1520__mg, daily value _63%_ * (<2400 mg/day)

What are 3 healthy options? (Look for lower fat and lower sodium content). 1). Item _6 Veggie Delite_ Cal. _230g__ Fat_2.5g 2). Item _6 Turkey Breast_ Cal. _280g__ Fat_3.5g 3). Item _6 Turkey Breast & Black Forest Ham_Cal. _219g___ Fat_4g

What was the absolutely unhealthiest, fattiest, artery clogging food you could find? Item: Cheescake Factory Chocolate Tower Truffle Cake Total Fat Content: ___50g____ grams Total Calories: _1,760____ calories

You are what you eat.said someone wise