Are You Really What You Eat?

Selected scenes from the documentary “Supersize Me,” directed by Morgan Spurlock, focusing on what too much Mickey D’s does to your body and how it makes you feel.

English 1010: 

After watching the video, write a 2-paragraph reflective paper, following the format listed below. Please use complete sentences and answer all of the questions.

In paragraph 1 – Discuss what problems the main character faces? Do you feel these problems are realistic? Why?
Why not? How does the food we eat affect our physical and mental health? Give an example from the video to support your claim.

In paragraph 2 – State if the video changed your thinking? Explain. Or if you were already in agreement, can you show how it validated or affirmed your thinking?

Email your response paper by 11:59 P.M., Friday, November 8, 2013.  Each paragraph must follow the above format and effectively address each question, have complete sentences, and be submitted on time in order to receive full credit.

Body Image: Media vs Mind

This video illustrates the effect media has on how we view our bodies. Whether you are male or female, there is a least one “unsatisfactory” part of your body – one thing you wish you could one day change or have changed.

Ponder – Sometimes we are unsatisfied with a particular aspect of your body because of what we see through the lenses of the media. What makes “them” the expert on what is beautiful? Ultimately, the only expert on your beauty should be the person you see when you look in the mirror. Embrace who you are – flaws and all, and never forget that you were beautifully and wonderfully created for this moment in time.

Reflect – Write a 2-3 sentence comment sharing what feelings/thoughts you have about this video. How did it affect you? (Comments must be in complete sentences and posted by 11:59 p.m. on 10/29/13 to receive credit)