Nutritional Facts Assignment
What to do:Data collection
- Drag the chart from our class folder to obtain nutritional facts file to work on the next activity.
- Gather research on 3 fast food restaurants of like foods. Complete the nutritional facts on a typical meal you might purchase from one of the fast food restaurants.
McDonalds Big Mac, Large Fries, Milkshake
Burger King Whopper, Large fries, milkshake
Wendy's double cheeseburger, large fries, milkshake
You can go to each restaurant's site individually or you can try www.nutritiondata.com .
3. Save your file as nutritionfacts_yourname.
After data collection
After you have collected the data:
1. Use your knowledge of formulas to figure out the totals at the bottom of the spreadsheet.
2. Create a graph or chart comparing the totals of the 3 restaurants.
3. Visit the US dept of Agriculture to find out more healthy eating guidelines:
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
Especially the executive summary viii-xi and page 14 of the document. Feel free to check out some of the tools to use to track calories and nutrition.
4. Using Microsoft word, type a three paragraph report about your findings.
a. Paragraph 1- Introduction including which restaurants you chose and the items on your menu.
b. Paragraph 2- Summarize your findings about your meal including number of calories, percentage of fat, etc. Add your chart to further demonstrate your findings.
c. Paragraph 3- Use the information from the Dept of Agriculture to evaluate your meal. How does your percentage of fat compare to the percentage recommended? What about other guidelines like eating fruits and vegetables. Have your planned a healthy meal? WHat changes might you make in your meal to make it healthier?
d. Paragraph 4- Using all the information provided, please inform us what meal you would choose and why.
1. Use your knowledge of formulas to figure out the totals at the bottom of the spreadsheet.
2. Create a graph or chart comparing the totals of the 3 restaurants.
3. Visit the US dept of Agriculture to find out more healthy eating guidelines:
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
Especially the executive summary viii-xi and page 14 of the document. Feel free to check out some of the tools to use to track calories and nutrition.
4. Using Microsoft word, type a three paragraph report about your findings.
a. Paragraph 1- Introduction including which restaurants you chose and the items on your menu.
b. Paragraph 2- Summarize your findings about your meal including number of calories, percentage of fat, etc. Add your chart to further demonstrate your findings.
c. Paragraph 3- Use the information from the Dept of Agriculture to evaluate your meal. How does your percentage of fat compare to the percentage recommended? What about other guidelines like eating fruits and vegetables. Have your planned a healthy meal? WHat changes might you make in your meal to make it healthier?
d. Paragraph 4- Using all the information provided, please inform us what meal you would choose and why.
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