One useful feature of fitness apps like MyFitnessPal is that they allow users to search for food from popular restaurants and fast-food chains. Instead of guessing the calories of a meal, users can check the estimated calorie content and record it in their daily food diary.
Many popular food chains offer meals that can be tracked, including:
Jollibee – famous for favorites like Chickenjoy, burgers, spaghetti, and other Filipino-style fast food meals.
McDonald’s – offers burgers, fries, chicken meals, breakfast items, and desserts that can be recorded in calorie tracking apps.
S&R – known for large pizza slices, chicken meals, and other food choices.
Shakey’s – popular for pizza, pasta, chicken, and group meals.
Pizza Hut – offers different pizza flavors, pasta dishes, and side meals.
Domino’s – known for pizza selections and customizable toppings.
Chowking – serves Chinese-inspired Filipino favorites such as siomai, rice meals, noodles, and dim sum.
Mang Inasal – famous for grilled chicken, rice meals, and Filipino dishes.
Krispy Kreme – offers donuts, coffee, and sweet treats.
Dunkin’ Donuts – known for donuts, coffee, and baked snacks.
Kenny Rogers Roasters – offers roasted chicken, rice meals, and healthier meal options.
Yellow Cab – popular for pizza, pasta, and American-style food.
Red Ribbon – offers cakes, pastries, and Filipino desserts.
Goldilocks – known for Filipino cakes, bread, pastries, and traditional dishes.
When using a calorie tracking app, users can search for these foods, choose the correct serving size, and add them to their daily calorie record. This helps create awareness about how much energy they consume.
For example:
Eating a high-calorie meal may use a large part of your recommended daily calorie allowance.
Adding exercise can help balance your calorie intake because the calories burned from physical activities are included in your daily calculation.
Learning about the calories in your favorite foods does not mean you can never enjoy them. It helps you make informed choices and maintain balance.
Discussion Questions
Which fast-food chain is your favorite and why?
Do you check the calories of the food you eat?
Do you think knowing calorie information can change people’s eating habits?
Which food is difficult for you to control eating?
How can you balance eating fast food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
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