How healthy is fast food?
By - Rebecca Foster
Primary Subject - Science, Computers/Internet,
Secondary Subjects - Other
Grade Level - 7-12
Title - How Healthy is Fast Food?
Subject - Nutrition
Grade Level - 7th grade through 12th grade
Objectives-Students will learn what their daily nutrition needs are. Students will learn how well fast food meals contribute to their daily need for nutrients.
Materials-Spreadsheet software & the Internet
Procedures-Students will go to the USDA's web site for nutrition information. After educating themselves on what a healthy diet is from this web site and others, students will see how healthy fast food is. Students will go to the following web sites and compare nutrition information:
McDonalds
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Burger King
Any other local fast food restaurants
The students will then compile this nutrition information into a spreadsheet with information such as saturated fat, calories,
carbohydrates, etc.
By comparing the nutritional information, the students learn how to eat the healthiest food possible at fast food restaurants.
Evaluation-
Have a discussion with the students, asking them if they feel this project will change their future choices of fast food.
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