Summary

Morgan Spurlock, the creator of the acclaimed experimental documentary Super-Size Me,  summed it up best when he received a quote from a former Surgeon General of the United States; (paraphrased) "if nothing is done to stop the trends towards obesity, it will become the leading cause of death in the United States passing Tobacco".  According to some research data, as of 2009, it did. 

In addition and conversely, people's near-obsession with body image and weight loss through trendy, commercial-based programs is a billion-dollar business. 

Furthermore,  the ongoing debates over all-natural, organic vs mass-produced meats/veggies and prepared foods along with the different costs involved make Nutrition a field with a TON of information.  

This unit at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is taught in it's full scope as part of Health 2  however benefits of Healthier Nutritional choices are talked about in most other units and Nutrients are covered in the Biology classrooms.   

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