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Introduction
Rising rates of diet-related health issues have led to growing public scrutiny of the fast food industry, particularly the nutritional content of menu items. EatWell Insights, a health-focused food analytics company, partners with public health organizations to evaluate and improve food choices in the fast food sector. In this scenario, learners will work with nutrition data from MenuStat, a publicly available database that tracks menu items and their nutrition information across major fast food chains in the U.S.Role
The learner takes on the role of a Junior Health Data Analyst at EatWell Insights. They are responsible for using nutrition data to assess and classify fast food sandwiches based on their health impact, identifying trends across restaurants. Their work supports the broader mission of informing consumers and influencing healthier menu offerings in the fast food industry.Business Objectives
The goal is to create a comparative health analysis of fast food sandwiches across top chains in the U.S. The learner's role as an analyst equips them to evaluate nutritional metrics such as calories, saturated fat, and sodium using structured data. Success is defined by generating a clear, evidence-backed ranking of sandwiches by healthiness, with accompanying insights. This outcome provides stakeholders—health advocates, media outlets, and consumers—with credible data to promote healthier food options.Products
The final product is a health ranking report of fast food sandwiches, supported by data visualizations and a written brief. This report clearly demonstrates whether and how fast food chains meet public health benchmarks, contributing to informed choices and accountability.Codebook
Menu_Item_ID, Year, Restaurant, Food_Category, Item_Name, Item_Description, Serving_Size, Serving_Size_text, Serving_Size_Unit, Serving_Size_household, Calories, Total_Fat, Saturated_Fat, Trans_Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Carbohydrates, Protein, Sugar, Dietary_Fiber, Calories_100g, Total_Fat_100g, Saturated_Fat_100g, Trans_Fat_100g, Cholesterol_100g, Sodium_100g, Potassium_100g, Carbohydrates_100g, Protein_100g, Sugar_100g, Dietary_Fiber_100g, Calories_text, Total_Fat_text, Saturated_Fat_text, Trans_Fat_text, Cholesterol_text, Sodium_text, Potassium_text, Carbohydrates_text, Protein_text, Sugar_text, Dietary_Fiber_text, Kids_Meal, Limited_Time_Offer, Regional, ShareableDataset
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