Food for Thought

.. Watch portion size - McDonald's 42-oz drink = 3 1/2 cans of 12 oz soda.

.. Know how many calories - McDonald's small fries = 210 calories; medium fries = 459 calories; supersize fries = 610 calories.

.. Know how much fat - Burger King, simple hamburger = 13g fat; original double whopper = 70g fat.

.. Choose foods that are broiled over fried such as grilled chicken sandwich instead of fried chicken or chicken nuggets.

.. Choose soups that are not cream based.

.. Have low-fat salad dressings instead of the full-fat kind.

.. Have a salad or soup instead of fries.

.. Use mustard or ketchup instead of mayonnaise.

.. Choose water, low-fat milk, or diet soda instead of regular sodas, fruit drinks, and milkshakes.

.. When ordering pizza, add veggies instead of meat and order thin crust.

.. If fruit and veggies are available, try to add them into you meal. For example, have lettuce and tomato on sandwiches or burgers.