Make Wise Fast Food Choices

The recommended amounts listed above are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. To find the right amount for you, go to ChooseMyPlate.gov. The ChooseMyPlate.gov icos is a product of the United States Deparatment of Agriculture.

Adults should be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, and children and teenagers for at least 60 minutes.

A limited amount of fat is needed by the body. Fat intake should be restricted because of high calorie content and its association with the increased risk of chronic diseases. CAUTION: Recommended fat intake is based on total calories consumed, other physical factors, and individual activity levels. The recommendation is 30% of total calories. Eating foods containing greater than 30 grams of fat per serving daily may contribute to chronic health problems.

Why Choose Low Fat Food When Eating?

• Too much fat and high calories cause obesity.
• Too much fat and cholesterol may clog arteries and cause heart disease.
• Too much fat may cause certain types of cancer.

Tips for Making Wise Food Choices at Fast Food Restaurants

• Order meat items grilled, roasted, broiled or baked without added fat.
• Order sandwiches without mayonnaise or other creamy dressings.
• Skip the extra cheese.
• Order breakfast sandwiches made with English muffins instead of biscuits.
• NEVER say "Supersize It."

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Burger King ®

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) Garden Salad w/Fat Free Ranch Dressing (40 calories, 2 g fat) TENDERGRILL Garden Salad (230 calories, 7 g fat) 4-Piece Chicken Tenders (170 calories, 10 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) BK Veggie Burger (410 calories, 16 g fat) Small Fries (270 calories, 14 g fat) TENDERGRILL Chicken Sandwich (470 calories, 18 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) Whopper Jr. (340 calories, 19 g fat) Medium Onion rings (400 calories, 21 g fat) TENDERCRISP Garden Salad w/fat free dressing (410 calories, 22 g fat)

McDonald's ®

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (160 calories, 2 g fat) Premium Southwest Salad w/grilled chicken (290 calories, 8 g fat) Fruit & Walnut Salad (210 calories, 8 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) Small Fries (230 calories, 11 g fat) Cheeseburger (300 calories, 12 g fat) McChicken Sandwich (360 calories, 16 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) Quarter Pounder w/cheese (510 calories, 26 g fat) Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich (510 calories, 22 g fat) Big N' Tasty (460 calories, 24 g fat)

Taco Bell ®

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco (150 calories, 4 g fat) Fresco Beef Soft Taco (180 calories, 7 g fat) Tostada (250 calories, 10 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) Gordita Beef Supreme (300 calories, 14 g fat) Original Chicken Flatbread Sandwich (290 calories, 15 g fat) Chicken Chalupa Supreme (350 calories, 18 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) Grilled Chicken Burrito (430 calories, 18 g fat) Nachos Supreme (440 calories, 25 g fat) Cheese Quesadilla (480 calories, 27 g fat)

Pizza Hut®

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) 12" Fit and Delicious Pizza, 2 slices (chicken, red onions, and green pepper (360 calories, 9 g fat) Mild Buffalo wings, 2 pieces (110 calories, 6 g fat) 12" Fit and Delicious Pizza, 2 slices (green pepper, red onion, diced tomato) (300 calories, 8 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) 12" Veggie Lover's Thin Crust Pizza, 2 slices (360 calories, 12 g fat) 12" Cheese Pizza Thin Crust, 2 slices (380 calories, 16 g fat) 3 Breadsticks w/marinara sauce (420 calories, 15 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) 6" Pepperoni Peronal Pan Pizza (610 calories, 28 g fat) 1/2 order Meaty P'Zone (550 calories, 23 g fat) 14" Stuffed Crust Pizza, 2 slices (240 calories, 28 g fat)

Subway ® (6" sub)

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) Veggie Delight (230 calories, 2.5 g fat) Oven Roasted Chicken (320 calories, 5 g fat) Subway Club (310 calories, 4.5 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) Subway Melt (370 calories, 11 g fat) Cold Cut Combo (370 calories, 13 g fat) Italian B.M.T. (410 calories, 16 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) Meatball Marinara (480 calories, 18 g fat) Spicy Italian (480 calories, 24 g fat) Tuna (470 calories, 24 g fat)

Wendy's ®

Healthiest Choices (10 g fat or less) Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich (390 calories, 10 g fat) Jr. Hamburger (250 calories, 10 g fat) Grilled Chicken Wrap (260 calories, 10 g fat)

Reasonable Choices (18 g fat or less) 5 piece Chicken Nuggets (230 calories, 15 g fat) Berry Almond Chicken Half Salad (270 calories, 12 g fat) Caesar Side Salad (250 calories, 17 g fat)

Occasional Choices (28 g fat or less) Medium Fries (420 calories, 21 g fat) Spicy Chicken Sandwich (520 calories, 22 g fat) BLT Cobb Salad Half Size (300 calories, 23 g fat)

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This project is funded by USDA, ARS, BA, FMOD and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

UNP-0013, Revised November 2011, Donnie L. Cook, Extension Specialist, Health & Nutrition, Urban Affairs & New Nontraditional Programs Unit, Alabama A&M University

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