SUPER SIZE ME!
1- Here is some info before you get started!
“Stones, Pounds, ounces, miles, yards” or “feet” are British and American ways of weighing and measuring things. Here is a general conversion table to make things easier:
“Stones, Pounds, ounces, miles, yards” or “feet” are British and American ways of weighing and measuring things. Here is a general conversion table to make things easier:
Here are some of the key numbers about Spurlock, converted into more familiar references:
2- And now, some questions!
1- Try and sum up in a couple of sentences what the film is about and what it is aimed at.
2- Explain at least 2 things in the film that shocked you, and why.
3- Who did the first graders recognize the best? Why?
4- Why is McDonald’s marketing to children an issue?
5- Why was the lawsuit against Macdonald a failure?
6- Why are they repeatedly comparing cigarette smokers and overweight people?
7- Did this movie change your view of fast food?
8- Should fast food companies be held responsible for the obesity problem in the US?
9- Do you believe that people can have food addictions? Why or why not?
10- What is the main issue regarding the comparative advertising budgets of the fast food industry, the candy companies and the “5 a Day fresh fruit and vegetables Campaign”?
11- Does our society promote an unhealthy attitude toward food? If so, give examples. Also give examples if you think that our society tries to improve our eating habits?
2- Explain at least 2 things in the film that shocked you, and why.
3- Who did the first graders recognize the best? Why?
4- Why is McDonald’s marketing to children an issue?
5- Why was the lawsuit against Macdonald a failure?
6- Why are they repeatedly comparing cigarette smokers and overweight people?
7- Did this movie change your view of fast food?
8- Should fast food companies be held responsible for the obesity problem in the US?
9- Do you believe that people can have food addictions? Why or why not?
10- What is the main issue regarding the comparative advertising budgets of the fast food industry, the candy companies and the “5 a Day fresh fruit and vegetables Campaign”?
11- Does our society promote an unhealthy attitude toward food? If so, give examples. Also give examples if you think that our society tries to improve our eating habits?
