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1 Eating Well When Eating Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =MNsthQsAGJ4

2 Favorite Things To Eat Fast Food Name 10 of your favorite things to eat when eating fast foods

3 Choosing Where to Eat Out Weighing Price, Speed, and Service How much money do you want to spend? Meals at restaurants where a server takes your order at the table usually cost more Quick Service? Fast Food to cafeteria lines, self-service buffets, sidewalk venders, and vending machines Quick food often means limited menu and less personal service

4 Choosing Where to Eat Out Cleanliness Counts Cleanliness is part of good service Helps prevent food borne illness Look around when out to eat Are the floors, tables, plates, and utensils clean?

5 Where Can You Go for Good Nutrition? Gourmet restaurant or Fast-Food? It all depends on the individual menu, not the type of restaurant Before deciding on the restaurant check out the menu http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/r-nutrition- facts/Burger%20King-item.html http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/r-nutrition- facts/Burger%20King-item.html Use knowledge for the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines

6 Boosting Nutrition and Variety Some ideas when eating out Ask for sandwiches on whole grain bread for extra fiber Add lettuce, tomato, and other veggie s to sandwiches Add cheese to sandwich for more calcium Choose a veggie or fruit side dish Order milk to drink Have fresh fruit or low-fat frozen yogurt for dessert

7 Ordering on the Lighter Side Fat and Calories can really add up when eating out Pay Attention to: Preparation Methods Is is breaded, fried? Try broiled instead Choose baked or broiled and limit fried foods Side Dishes Chose a Low-Fat choice

8 Ordering on the Lighter Side Fat and Calories can really add up when eating out Pay Attention To: Toppings Butter, Cream Sauce, Gravy all can add fat Put toppings on the side Ask for a low fat topping instead Portion Size Eat smaller portions Many restaurant portions are equal to 3-4 Food Guide Pyramid servings

9 Five Ways to Cut Portion Sizes Order the regular-size portion rather than the large or deluxe size Ask whether you can order a half portion Share an order with a companion Eat part of the order and take the rest home Make a meal of several healthful appetizers or side dishes

10 Eating Out Healthy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2dF0 P__MI4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2dF0 P__MI4

11 Eating Healthy at School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqEyp Q7zGwo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqEyp Q7zGwo&feature=related

12 Review If you had to choose between eating at a fast-food or full-service restaurant, what factors would influence your decision? Which of the following menu items might you choose if you were following a low-fat eating plan: A baked potato or potatoes au gratin? Asparagus in cream sauce or asparagus sprinkled with lemon and garlic? Why? When ordering a chicken dinner, what requests could you make to cut back on fat and calories? Consider the portion size, preparation methods, and side dishes.


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