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Eating Well Even at Fast Food Restaurants
Eating Well Even at Fast Food RestaurantsTranscript (page 1 of 2)Fast food restaurants – they seem to be everywhere, and are easy and inexpensive forthe busy life you lead. Believe it or not, you don’t have to give them up. You can justmake some adjustments to what you order.“Do you have any nutrition menus? All right, thank you.”Just like traditional restaurants, many fast food restaurants have tools to help youmake better choices. Ask your server for a nutrition information guide, to help ensureyou are making a healthy food choice. Some restaurants may have it posted on thewall by the counter, or check out their website before you visit.These guides show you the number of calories, total carbohydrate, fiber, and total fat –including saturated fats and trans fats – in each of the products they serve. Use this tochoose a meal lower in calories, carbohydrate and fat. But also take a look at the fineprint. Some of the nutritional values listed are for items without cheese or condiments.If you can, take the nutrition guide with you and make a plan for the next time youorder.“Can I help you sir?”“I’d like a chicken sandwich with no mayonnaise and, a side salad please.”“Low-fat?”“Yes, low-fat.”Know what you want before you get to the counter or drive-through window. If youfeel pressured to order quickly, you may go back to your old habits.Add a little bit of mustard and ketchup, instead of high-fat condiments like ‘secret20% gradient meshsauce’ or mayonnaise or dressings. And dip into your condiments to limit them evenmore.“Would you like to super size your meal?”healthclipshealthclipsYou may be tempted to answer, ‘Yes.’ It may sound like a good deal money-wise, butbigger is not always better.healthclips(cont. next page)healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10015_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshEating Well Even at Fast Food RestaurantsTranscript (page 2 of 2)“No, thank you.”“Okay, sir.”Stick with the small size; you’ll get the same taste but a lot less calories, fat andsodium and still pay less.“Hi, can I have a chicken sandwich with a baked potato? Put everything on theside, and I’ll also do a light lemonade, please.”Choose to get creative with combos. If you really want a higher-fat cheeseburger, thenwhy not choose something a little healthier on the side? Instead of french fries, try asmall salad, or a baked potato.“If you get a baked potato, most of the time they come huge, they get those reallybig baked potatoes. But if I had the urge, or wanted one, I would cut it in half oncethey brought it in, and everything else would be on the side, the butter and thesour cream. And if I had a taste for it I would just dab it on a little bit.”If chicken is what you like, choose grilled chicken as a healthy substitute for deep-friedchicken items. Try a reduced-fat taco at the Mexican fast food restaurant.Or, hold the sour cream and cheese. Instead, you could order a little guacamole on theside; that has the good kind of fat in it. But watch your portion size – it’s also high incalories.“Hi, may I take your order?”Watch while Ann and Scott order at a fast food restaurant.“Can I get a cheeseburger, large fry, and a large coke? It’s for here.”“And can I get a hamburger Happy Meal, please? With a diet drink.”20% gradient meshNow let’s take a look at the nutritional values of each meal. Scott’s cheeseburger,largehealthclipsfries and regular soda amount to 1,200 calories, while Ann’s kid’s meal is 500 calories.healthclipsCan you see the difference? Which meal would you choose?Today, even fast food restaurants are trying to provide you with healthy options.Usehealthclipsthe nutritional food guide to plan your order. Skip the high-fat condiments. Don’thealthclipsmega-size that meal. Get creative with your combos. Soon, even easy and convenientcan mean healthy for you.4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10015_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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