Super Size Me Video Worksheet
Pre-Video Questions
1. How many meals do you eat at a fast-food restaurant in an average month?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating fast-food?

Morgan Spurlock is the person featured in this documentary. Watch as he undergoes a month long experiment to assess the effects of fast food on his body. As you watch the video answer the questions below.
Worldwide, how many people eat at McDonald’s in an average day?

What are the three types of doctors that Morgan sees at the beginning of his experiment?

What were Morgan’s eating habits before filming this documentary?

What is Morgan’s starting cholesterol and triglyceride levels?

Cholesterol:
Triglyceride:
What is Morgan’s starting weight and body fat percentage?

Weight:

Body Fat:

How many McDonald’s are in Manhattan alone?

What does Morgan do after his first Super-Sized meal?

Explain the process by which Chicken McNuggets are made.

What is a calorie?

What is gastric-bypass surgery?

On day 21, what do Morgan’s doctors tell him to do?

What was Morgan’s final weight? pounds

How many pounds did he gain in all? pounds

How long did it take for Morgan to lose ALL the weight he gained?

What do you believe are the biggest factors that contributed to Morgan’s poor health (eating McDonalds is not a valid response)? Explain in detail

Did you notice any biases in the film? Do you think the filmmaker is making certain things more dramatic just to sell his movie?

Overall, what are your thoughts on the film?

Choose one of the questions below, and write a paragraph explaining your opinion
Should fast food companies be held responsible for the obesity problem in the US? Explain the reasons for your opinion.

Does your school provide healthy choices for a nutritious lunch? What would you change about the school lunches to make them healthier?

What can be done to help solve the obesity epidemic in the United States? Explain your answer.