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Cancer Survivors and Fast Food

Cancer Survivors and Fast Food. Name: Eman Ahmad al- G hamdi Third year, section / A. Some Scary Facts:. Medium Wendy’s Frosty has 440 calories and 11 g fat! Taco Bell’s Chicken Burrito 410 calories, 16 g fat all of which are saturated (bad) fat! McDonald Big N’ Tasty

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Cancer Survivors and Fast Food

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  1. Cancer SurvivorsandFast Food Name: Eman Ahmad al-Ghamdi Third year, section / A

  2. Some Scary Facts: Medium Wendy’s Frosty has 440 calories and 11 g fat! Taco Bell’s Chicken Burrito 410 calories, 16 g fat all of which are saturated (bad) fat! McDonald Big N’ Tasty Burger, medium fries and medium coke has 1200 calories, 54 g of fat and 1280 mg sodium!

  3. Recommended Cancer Survivor Diet: Cancer survivors should focus their diet around fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. • Focus on being as lean as possible and avoid energy dense foods. • Limit red meats and avoid processed meats. • Avoid drinks high in sugar. • Limit salt consumption.

  4. Fast Food: Fast food is the opposite of what is recommended. • Most options are extremely calorie dense. • Foods are high in fat (saturated and trans) • Foods are high in sodium. • Pop is the primary beverage option.

  5. :Fast Food • The portion sizes can be enormous! • Red meat is prevalent. • Lack of vegetable and fruit options.

  6. Then Why Do People Eat It? • Cheap • Quick and Easy (don’t need to leave car) • Tastes Good • Provides satiety and comfort • It’s everywhere! It is evident cancer survivors should avoid fast food, but what about when we have no other choice?

  7. :Tips for Cancer Survivors • Ask for nutrition facts and determine the healthiest option. • Get the red meat alternative- Chicken, Fish. • Go for the green leafy salad! Many fast food chains are now offering a salad on their menu. (Get fat-free or vinaigrette dressing and use only a minimal amount) • Never super size or increase food size. Stick to: small drinks, small fries, small sandwiches. • Leave out the cheese, mayo, ketchup and extra patty. Instead get extra vegetables.

  8. Tips for Cancer Survivors: • Leave out the shake and pop. Go for water or skim milk! • Get the whole wheat bun or wrap. • Pick the sub shop and load up on veggies. ex: Subway, Blimpy, etc. • See if a fruit or vegetable side is possible.

  9. :Some Better Choices McDonalds: Asian Salad, Newman’s Low-fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, Apple Dippers. Wendy's: Baked Potato w/ reduced fat sour cream, Side salad, Mandarin oranges. Subway: 6” Veggie sub, 6” Turkey sub, whole wheat bread, apple slices. KFC: Corn on the cob w/out butter, Green Beansw/out butter, House side salad.

  10. It’s up to you to makeappropriate choices!

  11. :Resources 1- Fast food facts. Rhode Island Cancer Council. http://www.ricancercouncil.org/health/fastfood.php. 2- Diet and Cancer. American Institute for Cancer Research.. http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_home_guides 3- Eating Hints. Home Page. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/eatinghints/allpages. 4-Live Strong. Home Page. Live Strong Lance Armstrong Cancer http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khLXK1PxHmF/b.2660611/k.BCED/Home.htm.

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