Super Size Me - What Happens to Mr. Spurlock Physical Wellness During His Mcdonalds Rampage

The movie "Super Size Me" is a documentary on a man who has decided to consume only McDonald's food for a period of thirty days. This man, Mr. Spurlock, has embarked on this adventure to assess the health issue of McDonald's food. Of course, there are a couple of rules. He has to eat McDonalds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He also has to devour everything on the menu at least once. If he is asked to super size his meal, he must submit. His experiences during this thirty day trial period are astonishing. Even more startling is what happens to his physical wellness during this McDonalds rampage. First on Mr. Spurlock's to do list is to examine and record his overall health. Mr. Spurlock hired several doctors to work with him during this time period and to evaluate his changing body. At the beginning, according to all the doctors, Mr. Spurlock is in excellent above average condition. He is able to complete the appropriate amount of push ups for his age group among other activities that he was also able to complete with ease. His doctors and a nutritionist were able to evaluate his progressing body conditions and health throughout the trial period. Before he started the McDonald's diet he weighed an average 185.5 pounds, which is excellent for his height of 6'2''. His body mass index was in the normal range for his weight and height. He also began the experiment with a blood pressure of 120/80, or according to a different doctor, 140/95. Both of these blood pressure readings are within the right guidelines for a healthy person. In the beginning of the extreme diet plan, his blood sugar was low, his amount of triglycerides was low, and his kidneys and liver were functioning well. His cholesterol level was also at a healthy 165. According to an exercise physiologist, the percent body fat in Mr. Spurlock was 11 percent, which is also appropriate. On the other hand, Mr. Spurlock's vitals would be quite different at the end of the thirty day period. In the