Film Summary And Film Analysis: Super Size Me
The 2004 health and wellness documentary Super Size Me was directed, produced, written, and stars American independent filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. From February 1 to March 2, 2003, Spurlock follows a 30 day diet in which he only eats McDonald’s fast food in order to expose how the negative effects the toxics in fast food has on the body. Not only does the unhealthy diet affect him physically but psychologically as well. The film goes further to examine the fast food industry’s influence on society and how it encourages poor diet for profitable gain. Spurlock’s diet consisted of indulging in McDonalds fast food three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and eating item that fast food chain offers at least once. On average, Spurlock consumed
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Also, all three physicians had the same prediction that indulging in the McDonald's’ only diet will lead to negative effects on the body. Spurlock weighed 184 pounds and stood 6 foot 2 before beginning his experiment. Although it can be proven that eating McDonalds rapidly everyday for five days a week at 5,000 calories a day can be dangerous, it can be argued that the average person does not consume this many calories daily. While conducting his experiment Spurlock purposely did not exercise at all and consumed double the recommended amount. Therefore, I conclude that if the average human being consumed McDonald’s daily with the proper dietary mindset, the results would not have been as dramatic. Also, Spurlock’s choice of food has an immense impact on the state of his health at the end of experiment. Spurlock ate foods that has the highest calorie count instead of eating alternatives such as salads or grilled sandwiches instead of crispy ones. In terms of drinks, Spurlock usually enjoyed milkshakes and soda instead of using the water or diet soda
Also, all three physicians had the same prediction that indulging in the McDonald's’ only diet will lead to negative effects on the body. Spurlock weighed 184 pounds and stood 6 foot 2 before beginning his experiment. Although it can be proven that eating McDonalds rapidly everyday for five days a week at 5,000 calories a day can be dangerous, it can be argued that the average person does not consume this many calories daily. While conducting his experiment Spurlock purposely did not exercise at all and consumed double the recommended amount. Therefore, I conclude that if the average human being consumed McDonald’s daily with the proper dietary mindset, the results would not have been as dramatic. Also, Spurlock’s choice of food has an immense impact on the state of his health at the end of experiment. Spurlock ate foods that has the highest calorie count instead of eating alternatives such as salads or grilled sandwiches instead of crispy ones. In terms of drinks, Spurlock usually enjoyed milkshakes and soda instead of using the water or diet soda