Watch the movie “Super-Size Me!” and answer the questions below (the worksheet is posted at the bottom). This will be a fun one. You won’t believe what this guy goes through! 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.
Don’t wait until the last minute to watch the show! You can see it online for free at
http://watchdocumentaries.com/super-size-me/ (new link as of 1/4/20)
If the above link isn’t working, you can see it free on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Le0LnYfe-M.
Advisory: I do not recommend watching this with young children. There are some occasional bad words and some graphic scenes.
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, and then send it back to me. I will grade the assignments as they come in. Enjoy the show! You won’t believe what the guy in the movie has to go through. It’s a real eye-opener! 🙂 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?
