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

are in your meal

McDonalds.ca

Tacobell.ca

What is a normal meal for you at these places and how does it “complete” your

nutrition for the day?

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

Energy Drinks

• http://screamingenergy.com/nutrition.php• http://Caloriesindrinks.com

• Additional Ingredients:1. Taurine – Increases the use of fat for energy2. Caffeine – Stimulant and Diuretic3. Guarana – Nervous System Stimulant (3X that of

Caffeine)4. Ginseng – Resistance to Stress/Anti-inflammatory

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

Food Content of alcohol

Guess what is what from the following types of alcohol.

The list includes:Red Wine

VodkaAnd Beer

Number 1

Number 2

Number 3

So what is what?

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

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