In a NUTSHELL... NUTRITION BASICS


The average American eats too much:

  • Protein
  • Fats
  • Oils
  • Sweets
  • Sodium
The average American eats too few:
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Breads
  • Cereals
  • Grains
  • Calcium-rich foods (e.g., non-fat diary products)

    (Sourse: USDA materials)
McDonald’s meal # 1 Calories Fat g

Hamburger
255 9
  Small frie 220 12
  1% milk 110 2
TOTAL 585 23

McDonald’s meal # 2 Calories Fat g

Quarter Pounder w/ cheese
510 28
  Large fries 400 22
  Strawberry shake 340 5
Apple pie 280 15
  TOTAL 1,530 70
  Minus pie 1,250 55