Fast Food Fun

Can you effectively use technology to find information and

create an informative presentation?

Lesson created by Karen Work RichardsonWeb Weavers Education PageCopyright ©2000. Karen Work Richardson.

Objectives

• Use the Internet to find information.• Use data from the internet to create a

spreadsheet which uses correct format, data, formulas and functions.

• Create bar charts to analyze data.• Create pie charts to analyze data.• Summarize findings using a Word

document which incorporates data and charts from a spreadsheet.

Step 1

• Plan a meal with a sandwich, salad or other main dish, a side dish (french-fries, etc.) a drink and a dessert.

• Using a restaurant’s web site, record the total calories and the calories from fat.

Site list for step 1

• Use one of the following sites, or one of your choosing:

• McDonalds http://www.mcdonalds.com/app_controller.nutrition.index1.html • Burger King http://bk.com

• Wendy’s http://wendys.com/the_menu/nut_frame.html

• Sonic http://sonicdrivein.com/pdfs/menu/SonicNutritionGuide.pdf

• Other Restaurants http://www.nutritiondata.com (This site allows you to search many fast food restaurant sites.)

Create a spreadsheet

• Click here to see a sample spreadsheet and directions.

• http://www.wmburgweb.com/Resources/Lesson/spreadsheet.htm

Food Calories Fat Calories

Non-Fat Calories

Percent of Fat Calories

Grilled Snack Wrap™ with Honey Mustard

260 80 180 31%

Medium French Fries

380 180 200 47%

Kiddie Cone 45 10 35 22%

Sprite® (Medium)

210 0 210 0%

Total 895 190 625 21%

Create Charts

• Go here to see the required charts and directions on creating them.

• http://www.wmburgweb.com/Resources/Lesson/charts.htm

Complete handout

Spreadsheets and ChartsUsing your spreadsheet and charts, answer the

following questions.Total calories for meal Total fat calories for meal Total non-fat calories for meal Percentage of fat in meal Item with most calories and number of calories Item with least calories and number of calories Item besides the beverage with the highest

percentage of fat Percentage of fat for item in #7 Item besides the beverage with the lowest percentage

of fat Percentage of fat for item in #8

USDA Guidline

• Go to the following site to find the information needed to complete the handout from Mrs. Smith.

• http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dga/dguide95.html

Summary Report

• Use Microsoft Word to create a summary report. About your findings.

Paragraph #1: Introduction including which restaurant you chose and the items on your menu.

Paragraph #2:  Summarize your findings about your meal including number of calories, percentage of fat, etc. Copy and paste one of your charts into your document as supporting evidence.

Paragraph #3: Compare and contrast your meal with another student.  Use the information you recorded in step 2.

Paragraph #4:  Use the information from the Department of Agriculture to evaluate your meal.  How does your percentage of fat compare to the percentage recommended? What about other guidelines like eating fruits and vegetables.  Have you planned a healthy meal?  What changes might you make in your meal to make it healthier?

Complete Your Project

• When you finish your report, turn it into the finished assignment folder.

• Place your handouts into the 8th grade folder in the green box.