Before becoming an expert on one aspect of this topic, we need to make certain that everyone on your team knows the basics on eating healthy. Use the link below to view the eating healthy article and review the basics of healthy eating.
A. Read and discuss the FAST FOOD FACTS chart shown below with your group. Create a table (preferably on microsoft word) to record what you have learned.
FAST FOOD MEALS
In the section called 'Fast Food Meals' copy the information for your favorite meal (only 1) from this list. Include it in your table.
BETTER FAST FOOD CHOICES
In this section copy the information for the same food (as in the previous section) in your table. Compare and contrast the two meals. Would you consider ordering the second meal instead of the first? Why or why not?
FAST FOOD SURPRISES
Read through the section to see that better choices are available. At the bottom of the page, click on 'Fast Food Finder.' Choose one of the restaurants and research your favorite meal. Compare it to the safe intake of the components that you recorded in your table. Is this a healthy option for your family?
Now let's learn more about Granny and lil' bro's state of health: Learning About Lil' Bro's State of Health- Read about being over weight and obesity and why it can be bad for you and what you can do to avoid it by clicking this link: Obesity Article Learning About Granny's Cholesterol- Now click on the following link to read about cholesterol and how to keep it under control: Cholesterol Article Now you will be assigned a special job unique from that of your team members. Create a chart to record your findings. Add the food items to your table including calories, fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember the question you are trying to answer and find the healthiest dinner food item you can find. Team Member #1 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to your table including calories, fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember the question you are trying to answer and find the most healthy dinner food item you can find. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Nutrition guide for food items Team Member #2 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to a word table including calories, total fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember you are trying to find the most healthy dinner food item. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Team Member #3 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to a word table including calories, total fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember you are trying to find the healthiest dinner food item. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Team Member #4 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to your table including calories, total fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember you are trying to find the healthiest dinner food item. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Check nutrition info on any product. Click on 'nutrition' tab. Team Member #5 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to a word table including calories, total fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Try to find the most healthy dinner food item you can find. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Click on the nutrition link. Pick your crust first, before the toppings, and don't forget about the salad options! Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal. Team Member #6 Use the links below to learn more about your restaurant: Each team member will select a different food choice to research. Add the items to a word table including calories, total fat grams, cholesterol, and sodium. Remember to find the healthiest dinner food item. Use the widget below to choose the healthiest beverage to add to your meal.
WIDGET
Use the widget below to figure out which beverages are healthiest.
Your Final Product
Your team will present your final product to the class. Your final product will be a 7 day dinner menu complete with a drink for your grandma and little brother. You will not only will you be telling the class about your meal plan but also lots of facts on why these meals are best for granny and little bro. Be sure to include what you will feed them and why (lots of facts and data!). Some sort of visual (a power point for example) must accompany your presentation that demonstrates what you and your family will be eating for an entire week for dinner only (7 dinner meals total). Don't forget to use the rubric on the evaluation page of this web quest as your guide.
