ENG 101

M Jacqueline Corrales

                                                   Response  Super Size and Fast Food Nation Chapter two

This film is not only blaming  fast food restaurants  for the obesity epidemic, and other health problems  but it  encourages us to talk about what we eat daily and what we should do about it. It is a clear message trying to change consumer’s behavior and habits in terms of nutrition. Especially those who are eating fast food morning, afternoon and evening, this film is a good lesson to avoid the excess of fast food.  Sometimes, we do not realize about the consequences that fast food can cause, as Morgan   Spurlock after completing his experiment gained weight and developed a high cholesterol level. Many people blame the lack of time as the main reason why they eat junk food.  I agree with them in part, but sometimes we do it just because of convenience. I do not believe that the American government will stop the food industry from selling dangerous food, instead we have to watch what we eat and manage better our time in order to be in a good health condition which requires time, effort, and patience and keep in mind that the food industry is a huge money maker which keeps inventing products that make people spend their money. On the other hand, in the book “Fast Food Nation” children as everyone know they love toys, play, and socialize with other children, therefore for many years Mc Donald   becomes the best place for them. Since this huge company spends billions of dollars in commercial television, children are already familiar with all the advertisements.  Children in America in some ways command parents. If parents would really love them, they would not provide them whatever they ask for. For instance thousands of children are pleased by a happy meal every single day even when they are not feeling hungry but because the meal contains a toy.  Parents need to be aware about their children’ health, and stop pleasing them because they need to be protected from future diseases.