Watch the movie "Super-Size Me!" and answer the questions below (the worksheet is posted at the bottom). The main thing is to keep in mind what you have learned in this class about what nutrients the body needs as well as important principles, such as moderation, kcal control, and variety.  

You can see it online for free at 

http://watchdocumentaries.com/super-size-me/ 

While the movie deals with McDonald's specifically, think about fast food in general for this assignment and about Morgan's lack of exercise during his experiment.  What do you already know about wanting Energy In = Energy Out?

Don't forget: The worksheet below has the questions on it that you will be answering and turning in.  There are 10 questions.  Copy/paste it into your own program, do your answers. PLUS there is a 5-minute video and 2 short article links at the end.  Don't forget to read them and include your comments at the end of your worksheet.

OK, here's the worksheet:

"Supersize Me"

1. Name 3 "rules" of the diet Morgan Spurlock had to stick to for the 30 days.

2. Describe the initial health of Morgan Spurlock before he started the McDonald's diet.

3. Name at least 3 negative changes in Morgan's overall health as the diet progressed.

4. What are some reasons the fast food industry is being scrutinized so much today as opposed to 20 years ago. (i.e what has changed in advertising, children's health, etc..)

5. Name at least three effects of obesity on American Society.(i.e. health concerns)

6. Do you think controlling obesity is a responsibility of corporations or people? Why?

7. Was there anything in this documentary that surprised you?

8. Many fast food restaurants are now offering alternatives to fries, such as carrot sticks and apple slices. Have you seen any other changes in their menus to make foods healthier food options (such as less fat, no trans fat, etc.)?  Do you think they've been successful? Can improvements be made?

9. Now that you've seen the SuperSize Me! movie, I want you to watch this 5-minute video clip of John Cisna's McDonald's experiment and tell me what you think.  How are his and Morgan Spurlock's results different?  Why?  Here's the link to it on Today's  website:  http://www.today.com/health/man-loses-nearly-40-lbs-eating-only-mcdonalds-2D11863528.

10. Now read the following 2 articles and tell me what you think.

1)  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2092071/Stacey-Irvine-17-collapses-eating-McDonalds-chicken-nuggets-age-2.html

2) https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/food-phobia-teen-risks-health-775866 (updated link 2/20/25)  This article is about a young lady that will only eat certain type of pizza, margarita pizza, and it's been going on for y-e-a-r-s.