Supersize Me
You are going to examine the role of fast food companies in the obesity epidemic. You are going
to watch the movie “Supersize Me”, a 2004 American documentary film directed by and starring
Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker. Spurlock's film follows a 28-day period
(February 2003) during which he eats only McDonald's food. The film documents this lifestyle's
drastic effects on Spurlock's physical and psychological well-being, and explores the fast food
industry's corporate influence, including how it encourages poor nutrition for its own profit.
Once you have watched the documentary you are required to answer the following questions.
1. How many Americans eat a meal in a fast food restaurant daily?
2. In general what is Morgan’s health status at the beginning of this project?
3. What effects do the doctors think this diet will have on Morgan?
4. How many calories should Morgan eat each day to maintain his weight?
5. How many calories does Morgan eat each day on his McDonald’s diet?
6. How many McDonald’s are in Manhattan alone?
Is that a lot?
7. What does Morgan’s girlfriend do?
