Introduction
Can eating out be healthy? When we eat out at fast food restaurants do we have to choose the most unhealthiest foods on the menu or should we look at the nutritional value of the menu foods? Childhood obesity is on the raise in America and it will only get worst if we don't do something about it. Fast food restaurants is a billion dollar business and we Ameican's are putting our healthy at risk by not choosing healthier items on fast food menus.
Task
In order to answer the following questions, refer to the following box with the links.
- Select 3 of your favorite fast food restaurants.
- Select 3 food items off each menu and fill in the chart below.
- After selecting your favorite food items and filling out the chart, select 3 healthier items on the menu that you could eat in place of the items you are currently eating. (Make sure you use the same 3 restaurants)
- After finishing the chart, write a summary paragraph about what surprised you about your findings? What didn't surprise?
Process
- Go to hhtp://www.fatcalories.com
- Of the restaurants listed, choose 3 that you visit most often.
- Select 3 items off each menu and fill in the chart with the correct nutritional information.
- Then select 3 items from each menu with healthier choices and fill in the chart with the nutritional information.
Conclusion
When you finish completing this WebQuest you will learn if you are eating healthy fast foods. You will be able to choose your fast foods for their nutritional value as well as taste. Your family and friends will learn how to choose healthier foods and healthier fast food restaurants, from what you have learned.