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What am I putting into my body

What am I putting into my body. Nutritional Information for the Teenage Diet. Fast Food. Where do I choose to eat? Why do I eat there? Is there any nutritional value? Is cafeteria food any better for me than Fast Food? What are my healthier choices?. Fast Food. How many Calories

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What am I putting into my body

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  1. What am I putting into my body Nutritional Information for the Teenage Diet

  2. Fast Food • Where do I choose to eat? • Why do I eat there? • Is there any nutritional value? • Is cafeteria food any better for me than Fast Food? • What are my healthier choices?

  3. Fast Food How many Calories are in your meal

  4. McDonalds.caTacobell.ca What is a normal meal for you at these places and how does it “complete” your nutrition for the day?

  5. How much is too much • Calories needed for the average teenage: • Male = 2700-3000kcal • Female = 2200-2500kcal The average fast food meal has 1200kcal and up to 60% fat ! Diet should be – 60% carb, 15% protein and 25% fat

  6. Energy Drinks • http://screamingenergy.com/nutrition.php • http://Caloriesindrinks.com • Additional Ingredients: • Taurine – Increases the use of fat for energy • Caffeine – Stimulant and Diuretic • Guarana – Nervous System Stimulant (3X that of Caffeine) • Ginseng – Resistance to Stress/Anti-inflammatory

  7. Alcohol • Triggers excessive eating • Contains 9kcal/g – the same amount as fat • Increases the release of triglycerides which leads to increased risk of Heart Disease • Severely damages the liver • Is a diuretic which leads to electrolyte depletion and vitamin deficiencies

  8. Food Content of alcohol Guess what is what from the following types of alcohol. The list includes: Red Wine Vodka And Beer

  9. Number 1

  10. Number 2

  11. Number 3

  12. So what is what?

  13. Answers • #1 – Red wine (12%) • 5 oz is a typical serving = 125kcal • #2 – Beer (5%) • 12oz is a typical serving = 150kcal • #3 – Vokda/Rye etc (40%) • 1.5 oz is a typical serving = 100kcal + mix

  14. Conclusion • Food labels can be confusing and tricky • Alcohol and restaurants legally are not required to have nutritional labels for their products • Serving sizes are not what people typically consume • Moderation is the key to being healthy with all consumed products

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