Fast Food and Families
What
Fast Food and Families is an interactive CD that provides information to help families make good choices when eating at fast food restaurants.
When
Fast Food and Families was developed in partnership between NC Cooperative Extension, the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch of NC Division of Public Health and the NC Academy of Family Physicians in 2004.
Where
NC Cooperative Extension Agents and health educators are using Fast Food and Families across North Carolina. Members of the NC Academy of Family Physicians are providing the CD to patients.
Why
Overweight in all segments of the population has reached epidemic proportions. While there are many contributing factors to this epidemic, one reason is too many meals are eaten away from home. Many families opt for fast food too often. Fast food meals frequently consist of too many calories, too much fat and too much sugar. While the ultimate goal is to help families prepare and eat more meals at home, fast food has become part of the American culture. Families are busier than ever. Grabbing fast food on the way home from work or school has become routine for many families…But what about good nutrition? Families need skills to navigate the vast array of menu items at fast food restaurants in order to be able to choose healthier options.
Who
The target audience for Fast Food and Families is families with children. The CD is appropriate for parents and children 12 and older.
How
Fast Food and Families consists of two modules:
- Virtual Fast Food Court – The user chooses a meal from one of six popular fast food restaurants. Nutrition information is provided as well as tips for choosing healthier options.
- Supersize Survival Guide – Provides the user with information on the extra calories that you get when you choose the larger size sandwich, fries or drink. This module alos provides tips for navigating a fast food menu when searching for healthier options.
For more information please visit
www.EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com
Carolyn Dunn, Ph.D
(919) 515-9142
Carolyn_Dunn@ncsu.edu
OR
Cathy Thomas
(919) 707-5216
Cathy.Thomas@ncmail.net
