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Fast Food Meals

Fast Food Meals. CBCJ 2012. Fast Food. Known for its low cost and large portions Many meals less than $5 Some foods are only $1!!! Light on wallet but not light on calories A meal can have over 1,000 calories!!!!

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Fast Food Meals

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  1. Fast Food Meals CBCJ 2012

  2. Fast Food • Known for its low cost and large portions • Many meals less than $5 • Some foods are only $1!!! • Light on wallet but not light on calories • A meal can have over 1,000 calories!!!! • Grilled sandwiches and salads cost a little more than fried but spending a little more money to make a healthier choice is a good investment in your health!

  3. Nutritional Value

  4. Nutritional Value • It is possible to eat from all 5 groups but fruit and vegetables are hardest to get • Grains-Bun, whole grain is higher in fiber and healthier • Vegetable-Lettuce, tomato, onions, green peppers • Fruit-Fruit cup or juice • Vegetables and Fruit are good sources of vitamins and minerals • Protein-Chicken, hamburgers, pork barbecue, refried beans (contain B vitamins and iron)

  5. Nutritional Value • Dairy-cheese and milk give you calcium (choose low-fat) • Milkshakes fit into Dairy group but are high in fat and added sugar…smaller is better • SOFAS—Solids, Fats, and Added Sugars • Candy, soft drinks, and sweet tea are SOFAS don’t fit into any food group • Made mostly of added sugar

  6. Calories • Calories are the unit we use to measure energy • Everything we do requires calories • If we take in more calories than we use then they are stored as fat • We get calories from: • Carbohydrates—4 calories/gram • Protein—4 calories/gram • Fat—9 calories/gram • The Nutrition Facts label lets you know how many calories are in each serving and if they come from fat or carbs and protein

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  8. Nutrition Label • Vitamins and minerals are listed as percent daily value (%DV) • You want to get 100% of the DV from the foods you eat each day • The Nutrition Facts Label is based on 2,000 calories but you may need more or less • MyPlate.gov can give your calorie needs based on your age, activity level, height, and weight • Fast foods don’t have nutrition labels but you can find the info online or inside the restaurant • You can also find an app for a smartphone

  9. Fat • We need some fat but most people eat more than they need • To decrease heart disease people should eat as little trans-fat as possible and cut down fat • Best way to cut down on fat is to watch portion sizes • Quarter-pounders or single patty burgers instead of doubles • Skip the bacon and extra cheese • Salad dressing contains fat (ask for it on the side) • Creamy ranch packet can be over 200 calories

  10. Sodium • Our bodies need sodium (salt) but many people eat more than they need • Eating too much can lead to high blood pressure • Recommended amount is 2300 mg/day or 1 tsp • Even if we don’t add it to our food most fast food already has salt added • Small serving of fries and hamburger can have over 600 mg sodium (about ¼ of the amount for a day)

  11. Summary • Fast Food is usually cheap • You can find foods from all 5 food groups • Need to make an effort to include vegetables (other than fries), fruit, and lower fat dairy • Portion size is the key to healthier fast food!!!!! • Super sizing may seem economical but they will cost you a lot in terms of calories, fat, and sodium • Look for nutrition information in restaurants • Pay attention to serving sizes • Order water to avoid added sugar and if you get a drink don’t refill!!! • You have to choose carefully to eat healthy fast food!!

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