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Fast Food

It is important to know how much to eat of each food group, but don’t forget the most important part of being healthy: water!

The majority of extra calories come not from fast food or even junk food but from drinks loaded with calories. So, take care of your bodies and put down the sugary soft drinks and choose water.

For the average working adult, it is hard to have time to manage homework, household duties, and plan out a well-balanced meal, which is the reason why fast food has become such a major part of the family meal.

If stopping for fast food is an option that you are faced with on a weekly basis, then remember these tips:

Avoid drinks high in sugar (that includes fruit punches)
Replace chips or fries with a side salad, fruit size
If the child is under the age of 12, order a kids meal serving size
If the child is over the age of 12 and is active for more than 60 minutes or more a day, then a regular adult-serving is fine.

Absolutely no SUPER SIZE!

If you have questions, please contact Wellness Works for Kids Program Coordinator Amanda Raines at (864) 725-4665 or araines@selfregional.org.

For more information, log onto www.mypyramid.gov and you can find out your child’s food portion recommendations by entering age, gender and exercise habits.