ERWC: Good Food Bad Food

Discussion Questions

One Nation Overwieght

1.What is bariatric surgery?

2.Who does Butler blame for his

obesity?

3.Is this surgery a good solution for

obesity? Why or why not?

Part 1: Bariatric Surgery (Henry Butler)

1. What are some of the factors or elements

in Dorice’s environment that contribute to

her obesity?

2. Who does Dorice blame for her obesity?

3. Should Dorice’s school sell sweets and

“junk” food? Why or why not?

Part 2: Youth Obesity, Orange County High School, Dorice Licari

1. Why would a company want to sell a

prescription for obesity medication?

2. Is this, or other prescription drugs, a

good solution for obesity? Why or why

not?

Part 3: Meg Evans and Qnexa

1. Is it fair to discuss weight at work, or hire or

fire people based on weight? Explain.

2. Is it accurate to compare obesity to

smoking? Why/ why not?

3. Would it be distracting or invigorating to

walk at work?

Part 4: Workouts at Work

1. Is this type of weight-loss camp a good

solution for obesity? Why or why not?

Part 5: “The Biggest Loser” Weight Loss Camp, Jim Trudeau

Ethos:

1. How does the film use “experts” to present information and

persuade you that there is an obesity problem in our society?

Logos:

2. How does the film use facts and evidence to convince you that

there is an obesity problem in our society?

Pathos:

3. How does the film use characters, images, and music to

manipulate your emotions?

Questions for Rhetorical Analysis: Use complete sentences!