Fast Food Facts (Super Size Me)
What was Morgan’s experiment in Super Size Me?
He ate only McDonald’s food for 30 days.
What does “Taking Charge of Me” mean?
Making responsible choices that help your health, safety, and success.
What’s a daily routine?
A set of habits or actions you do regularly each day
What is a “barrier” to healthy habits?
Something that makes it harder to make a healthy choice.
What is a “ripple effect”?
When one action or choice leads to other results — positive or negative.
What were the rules Morgan had to follow when eating McDonald’s?
He had to eat 3 meals a day, only from McDonald’s, and say “yes” if asked to supersize.
What is one daily habit that helps you take charge of your health?
eating balanced meals, exercising, getting enough sleep.
Why is having a consistent sleep schedule important?
It helps your body rest, focus, and perform better
Give one example of a barrier.
time, cost, no safe places to exercise, peer pressure, lack of support
Give an example of a negative ripple effect.
Skipping breakfast → tired → poor focus → lower grades.
What happened to Morgan’s physical health after eating only McDonald’s for a few weeks?
He gained weight, his cholesterol went up, and he felt sick/tired.
Why is it important to recognize your own health habits?
So you can improve them and notice when something isn’t helping your wellbeing
What’s one unhealthy habit that might seem harmless at first?
Staying up late, skipping breakfast, too much screen time
What’s an “access barrier”?
When someone doesn’t have the resources or opportunities to make a healthy choice
Give an example of a positive ripple effect.
Exercising → more energy → better mood → stronger relationships
What did Morgan’s doctors warn him about during the experiment?
His liver was becoming unhealthy and his body was showing signs of damage.
What’s one way to show responsibility for your health at school?
staying hydrated, managing stress, participating in PE/gym, avoiding drama.
What is one small change that could make your daily routine healthier?
walking more, drinking water, planning meals, limiting screens
What’s one way schools can help students overcome barriers?
Offer healthy lunches, PE time, safe spaces to play, or support programs.
Why is it important to recognize small daily choices?
Small actions build up and shape long-term health outcomes.
How does Super Size Me show the “ripple effect” of unhealthy food choices?
One choice (fast food) led to many negative outcomes for his body, mood, and energy.
How do your health choices affect the people around you?
They create ripple effects — your mood, energy, and behavior influence others.
Why is balance important in a healthy routine?
Doing too much (even good things) can cause stress or burnout.
True or False: Barriers can be both physical and emotional. Explain.
True — barriers can be about access (physical) or mindset/stress (emotional).
Eli started drinking energy drinks every morning to stay awake for school. After a few weeks, he noticed he was feeling anxious, having trouble sleeping, and arguing more with friends. Describe the ripple effect of Eli’s choice and suggest one positive change he could make to reverse it.
Eli’s choice to rely on energy drinks caused physical (poor sleep, jitters), mental (anxiety, irritability), and social (conflicts with friends) ripple effects.
A positive change would be getting more sleep and replacing energy drinks with water or a balanced breakfast to boost energy naturally