1.What comes to mind when you hear the word obesity?

2.Do you think obesity is an “epidemic” in the United States? Why or why not?

3.Why do you think obesity is increasing in the United States, particularly in young children?

4.What illnesses do obese children face?

5.How would you know if a child is a healthy weight? Discuss BMI.

6.How many overweight 10 years will become obese?

7.Is obesity a choice? What does it mean when we say “Our genes are not our Destiny”?

8.Discuss how minorities, like the Torres family, are at a higher risk for obesity.

9.Why do you think low-income communities have higher rates of childhood obesity than high-income communities? Is childhood obesity mostly an economic issues?

10.How does obesity affect the day-to-day lives of children? Psychological and social.

11.What small changes can make a big difference?

12.What is meant by “portion distortion”? What is a healthy portion size?

13.What % of our groceries are processed foods?

14.What are some of the problems with television and other electronics?

15. Based on your viewing of Our Supersized Kids, what are three positive changes families can make to promote more healthy lifestyles inside and outside the home?