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Article: All fried up: french fries may taste great, but they're hardly good for your growing body.(nutrition)(Table)
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- Scholastic Choices
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- October 1, 2007
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SUMMARY: FRENCH FRIES ARE A FAVORITE FOOD AMONG TEENS, BUT THOUGH THEY MAY BE VEGETABLE-BASED, FRIES ARE NOT HEALTHY. THIS ARTICLE PRESENTS THE FACTS ABOUT FRIES, AND EXPLAINS HOW TO ENJOY THEM WITHOUT ENTERING THE JUNK-FOOD DANGER ZONE.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
* Potatoes are a low-fat food, but most french fries are not. How can that be?
* What health problems can occur when a person eats an excess of fried foods?
* Are there ways to prepare potatoes that are healthy and tasty? Are mashed potatoes healthier than french fries? What about home fries?
* What tasty snacks do you enjoy that are ...