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Our goal is to evaluate how healthy fast foods are in general, and if they offer healthy choices, and to urge the public at large to choose healthier choices when they step into a fast food restaurant. Quiz: (10m, 1blank 1mark) at end of presentation
Fast food: Foods designed for ready availability, use or consumption and sold at eating establishments for quick availability or take-out. (adapted from www.healthyeatingresearch.org/PrgL2628.html) Video of Fast Food to get a better understand of it KFC, Mac Donalds & Pizza Hut: http://youtube.com/watch?v=PLSFSrYh9Aw &feature=related
A new survey in the UK revealed that: - often high levels of salt present within fast foods. - Many consumers boycott these fast foods because of health risks. - a Pizza Hut meal deal had the worst levels of salt - Campaigns on getting public to eat healthily has been successful
Students aged 13 to 18
Options:
0% Everyday Once A Week Thrice A Week Once A Month Others
(a) everyday (b) once a week (c) thrice a week (d) once a month (e) others
6%
14% 23%
57%
The majority of students surveyed had fast food at least once in a month.
Options:
The majority of students surveyed do not think that fast food chains offer healthy choices.
Options:
5% 14% Yes, but I don't really care No I can't remember 81%
(a) Yes, but I dont really care. (b) No. (c) I cant remember.
The majority of students surveyed knows that that over-consumption of fast food has a negative impact on their health, but still choose to consume fast food.
Options:
25%
15%
60%
The majority of students surveyed chose convenience over the other two factors price and nutrition.
Options:
5%
The majority of students surveyed chose the second option, which was the unhealthier one as compared to the first option.
Options:
15%
49% 26%
10%
The majority of students surveyed felt that convenience is the most important factor in leading people to frequent fast food restaurants.
Options:
The majority of students surveyed knew that fast foods have a negative impact on their health, but still choose to consume them.
(a) Yes, that is why I have stopped patronizing fast food restaurants. (b) Yes, but I still frequent fast food restaurants. (c) No.
14%
1%
85%
Calories: Units of measurement that represent the amount of energy the body is able to get from foods. (adapted from www.seekwellness.com/heart/cholesterol/glossary. htm) Total fat: The sum of the saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats present in food. (adapted from www.health.am/cholesterol/more/high_blood_chol esterol_glossary_of_terms/ Cholesterol: A fatty substance (lipid) found in body tissue and fat. (adapted from www.goldshieldusa.com/glossary.html)
Sodium: A mineral needed by the body to keep body fluids in balance. (adapted from www.mdanderson.org/patients_public/abo ut_cancer/display.cfm)
Carbohydrates: A group of organic compounds, including sugars, starches and fiber, that is a major source of energy for animals. (adapted from www.adipexphentermine-diet-pills.com/diet-pillsglossary.asp)
(Based on a 2000 Calorie Intake; for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age)
Nutrient Unit of Measure Total Fat Saturated fatty acids Cholesterol Sodium Potassium Total carbohydrate Fiber Protein grams (g) grams (g) milligrams (mg) milligrams (mg) milligrams (mg) grams (g) grams (g) grams (g) 65 20 300 2400 3500 300 25 50
Daily Values
Restaurant
Fat (g)
Calories
Carbohydr ates
Popeyes (1 ear)
2.5
190
37 g
190
55 kcal
0 mgs
90
90 gms
Those in the table above are without margarine. Thus, they are said to be nutritious. Low fat content. Thus, it lowers the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases and other diseases. Sodium is present in the corn cup of Mac Donalds only. However, a moderate intake of sodium is acceptable, therefore it can be said to be in the healthy range. In conclusion, corn cup is considered a healthy fast food choice.
Restaurant
Fat (g)
Calories
Carbohydr ates
Popeyes
26.5
15
260
260
14g
Mac Donalds
10
260 kcal
20 mgs
340
200
15 gms
Salads consist of fruits and vegetables, and are rich in potassium and may help decrease blood pressure, hence they are generally healthy. Popeyes and Long John Silvers are unhealthier because they provide a sauce to complement the salad. Hence, they have a higher sodium content. Popeyes coleslaw has a fat content that is above the recommended daily intake. Therefore, it is moderately unhealthy. In conclusion, how healthy the coleslaw is depends on the restaurants toppings.
Restaurant
Fat (g)
Calories
Carbohydr ates
Popeyes
25
660
310
35g
Mac Donalds
10
135
210 kcal
0 mgs
350
85
34 gms
From the table shown above, we conclude that most fries have high sodium content due to the large amount of salt used. (High salt content) Fries usually have high fat contents which will clog up the arteries if not gotten rid of. This leads to obesity which in turn results in high blood pressure and related heart diseases. In conclusion, Fries are considered to be unhealthy because of the high health risks.
Singapore: according to Health Promotion Board statistics, the obesity levels are increasing. major cause of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Worldwide, about 22 million children under age five are estimated to be obese or overweight. face an increase risk of developing insulin resistance; risk factor for type 2 diabetes
High sodium intake (French Fries) is associated with higher blood pressure. High salt intake also increases the amount of calcium excreted in the urine. Foods containing sugars and starches can promote tooth decay. These bacteria use sugars and starches to produce the acid that causes tooth decay.
Keep portion sizes small GO GREENorder a side salad with your sandwich instead of fries eat fruits and vegetables, in which they are rich in potassium and may help decrease blood pressure. (eg. Coleslaw) USE LESS DRESSINGAvoid using all the salad dressing packet, this can cut calories & fat! Choose foods with less amount of salts.
We have proven that fast food chains do offer healthy choices on their menus, though some are unhealthy (eg. Fries), and the choice lies in the hand of consumers, hence we have to choose wisely and our reasons are as follow: 1. In recent years, fast food restaurant are increasingly more inclined to the healthier side. Examples are the introduction of apple dippers, more vegetables in Mac Donalds and corn cup.
We hope that through this presentation, brochure & webpage, everyone would understand the importance of consuming healthy fast food, and that fast food chains offer both healthy and unhealthy foods, in which the choice is yours!!! START FROM TODAY: CHOOSE HEALTHY FAST FOODS!!!
2) Calories is the units of measurement that represent the _____________ the body is able to get from foods.
3) What is another name for the fatty substance found in our body tissue and fats?
4) Carbohydrates is a group of _________, including sugars, _______ and fiber, that is a major source of energy for animals
5) From our presentation, what are fruit and vegetables rich in?
6)
__________meal deal had the worst levels of salt in a research conducted in the UK.
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