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Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on on fast food in the United States and the world as a whole, such as whether or not fast food is good for the health of the world.

"In the not-too-distant future, the world is ruled not by governments but by fast-food delivery companies. Only one disgruntled employee stands between them and the end of civilization. Okay, one disgruntled employee and a woman who's a librarian. Okay, one disgruntled employee, a woman who's a librarian, and an anarchist book group. Alright, plus a little kid who can travel through time. And maybe one or two other people. But still. That's not much against all that pizza and fried chicken"--Back cover.

The birth of a nation? -- Energy is the key: an introduction to calories -- Variety is the spice of life: getting your essential nutrients -- What you don't know will hurt you: what's really in fast food -- Big Mac nation going supersized -- Out of the television... -- Fighting the fast food habit: can America downsize?.

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock embarks on a journey to find out if fast food is making Americans fat. For 30 days he can't eat or drink anything that isn't on McDonald's menu; he must eat three square meals a day, he must eat everything on the menu at least once and supersize his meal if asked. He treks across the country interviewing a host of experts on fast food and a number of regular folk while downing McDonald's to try and find out why 37% of American are now overweight. Spurlock's grueling diet spirals him into a metamorphosis that will make you think twice about picking up another Big Mac.

Explore the causes of the weight epidemic and the health risks that stem from excess weight. Discover the part that physical fitness plays in today's obesity crisis. Learn how fitness, not just slimness, should be the goal of those trying to lose weight. Make physical activity a part of your life!.

Presents the story of the ascent of the world's most famous sandwich through text and illustrations.

Kevin Spoon and Mason Mintz walk six miles to attend the opening of a new Spaceburger restaurant.

Slim Goodbody helps his friends Nick and Evan learn how to make smart decisions about their diets as they work in a local fast food restaurant.