Super Size Me Numerous people around the world are familiar with McDonald's and its unhealthy menu; However, that doesn't stop many from visiting the fast food giant. Super Size Me is an in-depth film by Morgan Spurlock, showing viewers his journey from eating healthy to becoming a fast food addict. Viewers can see the damage caused by McDonald's unhealthy food as Spurlock eats three meals a day from the fast food chain. Spurlock visits three schools, each with different meal plans. The differences between the healthy and unhealthy choices made by schools are evident. The public also realizes the effectiveness of advertisers in securing business on unhealthy food products. Spurlock's documentary gives audiences in-depth insight into how an unhealthy McDonald's diet can affect the body, how easily good nutrition can be better incorporated into schools, and the effectiveness of advertising in pushing Americans to choose unhealthy foods. Thirty days on the McDonald's diet is a dangerous undertaking even for those who begin the expedition with exceptional health. Spurlock begins his journey to good health according to three different doctors and a nutritionist. Primary care physician Daryl M. Isaacs says Spurlock's overall health is exceptional. It's clear that Spurlock is in good health as he begins his project. Nutritionist Bridget Bennett determines Spurlock's official weight stating that he weighs 185.5 pounds, with 11% body fat which she says is great. Spurlock seems nervous at the beginning of the film. However, during the thirty days of fast food binge it is clear that his body does not react well to the new diet. When he becomes physically ill while eating a large…half a sheet of paper…healthy food. Spurlock goes on a journey that puts his health at risk to show viewers the risks of eating McDonald's. Spurlock begins his journey as a very healthy man. In just a month of fast food, his body is in serious danger as his liver becomes inflamed due to the fatty diet. Spurlock also shows viewers the different ways schools provide lunch for their students and how easily healthy food can be incorporated into students' lives. Finally, Spurlock provides evidence that advertising is an effective way to corrupt America into buying unhealthy food. Super Size Me is an in-depth look at how America should take a stand against unhealthy fast food and start eating healthy meals to provide a better quality of life. Work cited Super Size Me. Dir. Morgan Spurlock. Samuel Goldwyn Films and Roadside Attractions, 2004. Film.
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