On Thu, 01 May 2008 18:39:27 -0500, metspitzer >
wrote:

>My nephew asked me to help him with a homework assignment.
>
>Anyone from the group care to offer suggestions?
>
>The only healthy "fast food" I can think of would be Subway and it is
>only healthy if you leave out the flavor, like mayonnaise and cheese.
>
>Another way to would be to offer baked and not fried, but that too
>reduces the flavor.
>
>Mashed potatoes are a healthy choice, but not very good without gravy.
>
>Adding salt helps the flavor but too much salt is not good either.
>
>Salad would be good, but without dressing no flavor.
>
>Turkey or grilled chicken would be better than fried beef.
>
>Eat smaller portions.

Putting kids on a diet generally isn't a good idea. See this blog
entry:

http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/...ne-mother.html

Jo Anne