Worksheet: Super Size me Assignment: This is to be completed as you view the movie.

Here are the bibliographical details required for the works cited page. Written and Directed by: Morgan Spurlock Genre: Documentary Made in: 2004 MPAA: Rated PG for thematic elements, a disturbing medical procedure, and some language. (Educationally enhanced version) Runtime: 100 min Country: USA Languaage: English Cast: Morgan Spurlock .... John Banzhaf .... Bridget Bennett .... Kelly Brownell .... Ron English .... Ron English .... Himself: Himself (as John F. Banzhaf III) Herself (as Bridget Bennett R.D.) Himself Himself Himself

Trivia for Super Size Me (2004)

The documentary premiered at Sundance in January, 2004. Less than two months later, McDonalds announced that it will no longer sell any of their menu items in Super Size Me, although they officially deny that this move was in reaction to the film. Morgan Spurlock got the idea for the documentary when he was lying on his couch at his family's house shortly after Thanksgiving dinner, watching TV when he saw the news about two teenage girls suing McDonald's for making them obese. When the movie opened in Australia, it had the highest opening gross ever for a documentary. It grossed just over AUS$1 million (over US$800,000) in the first two weeks of release. At the San Francisco premiere Morgan Spurlock said that getting permission to shoot in NYC McDonalds was often denied (in which case they would often hide the camera or go out to the car and eat), but to acquire consent in less paranoid cities generally consisted of the following exchange: "What are you guys filming here?" "We're shooting a MOVIE!" "OK." [Please note new speaker new line!] Author Eric Schlosser, who wrote Fast Food Nation, had declined to interview for the documentary. However, Schlosser eventually agreed to an interview with Morgan Spurlock, which is featured on the DVD. In the animated sequence that explains the details of McDonalds "Heavy Users" and "Super Heavy Users," one of the cartoon figures is Don Gorske. Morgan Spurlock gave up drinking alcohol six weeks before he attempted the diet in order to remove any presence of alcohol in his body. Morgan Spurlock shot 250 hours of footage. About 0.66% of this footage appears in the final cut.

Goofs for Super Size Me (2004)

Factual errors: The Blue Danube Waltz is by Johann Strau not by Richard Strauss. Continuity: John Banzhaf's name is spelled "Banzahf" and "Banzhaf" at different points in the movie. Factual errors: Worcester, Massachusetts is incorrectly spelled "Worchester" in the film.

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Although a calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius, a food Calorie is actually a kilocalorie (aka "kilogram calorie" or "large calorie"), so the nutrition expert's definition is correct in this context. Revealing mistakes: Near the end, when Morgan Spurlock says, "Why not do away with your Super Size options?" the water condensation runs up the drink.

References: "Super Size Me." Internet Movie Data Base. 3 Sep 2006 <http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/>. Questions: To be answered on your own paper in full sentences. 1. What was the primary question that Morgan had when he started this experiment? What would happen if_____________________________________ 2. What was Morgans weight at the start of the month? 3. Did his doctors think that his health would suffer greatly from his experiment? How? Why? 4. How much money does McDonalds spend of advertising each year? 5. Describe Morgans personality at the start of the month? Did he seem friendly? Happy? Angry? Would you want him to be your friend? Give reasons. 6. What are the rules for Morgans experiment? 7. By day 15 do you notice a change in the way Morgan looks? What changes have taken place? Describe. 8. What did his girlfriend say about how Morgan has changed during the month? 9. What are the doctors opinions of the experiment after 20 days? 10. What do you think is the reason that McDonalds refused to be interviewed for this movie? 11. Who do you think is more to blame for obesity in America, companies that spend billions of dollars to tell you that their food is good to eat or individuals who dont make good decisions or take responsibility regarding their health? 12. Do you think this movie was interesting and would you recommend it to others? Give reasons. 13. What does BMI stand for? BMI is called an acronymsupply another and its designation [what does it stand for?] 14. According to the video, what percentage of Americans get no exercise? 15. About how many steps equal a mile? 16. List four ways McDonalds lures children to their restaurant. 17. To what [weight measure/ size] is a sensible portion of meat equivalent? 18. How many calories are in an original small French fries from McDonalds? 19. How many calories are in a Supersize French fries? 20. How much sugar is in gallon of soda? 21. List five health problems associated with obesity. 22. If obesity trends continue as they are now, how many children born in the year 2000 will get diabetes? Do you personally KNOW someone with diabetes? 23. What is the calorie comparison of a regular sized yogurt with granola to an ice cream sundae? 24. What is the primary constituent of ketchup? 25. Of the elementary school Morgan visited, how many meals in one month were cooked on site? 26. List four basic cooking/preparation/food philosophies of the Natural Ovens and Bakery. 27. Why do school districts not use healthy food services such as Natural Ovens, when the cost is comparable? 28. What is a calorie? 29. List four items from McDonalds that do not contain sugar. 30. In Morgans experiment, which internal organ suffered the greatest impact? 31. How Morgans McDiet impact his emotions? 32. List two ingredients in food that produce an addictive effect.

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How much weight did Morgan gain? How many points did his cholesterol increase? How did his body fat percentage change? How many pounds of sugar did he eat on his McDiet?