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should be shown in all high schools in NA

posted 14 years ago by dcamason
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if you've somehow missed this doc in the past year, it's a must watch for anyone who has a conscience when buying food or eating out at a restaurant. it doesn't make you a vegan, or subscribe to the 100 mile diet, but it does make you aware of what it takes to feed the north american populous and what you can do to help change the current situation. very informative and truly an easy watch for anyone interested in the subject (or for those of you who need a reason to stop eating processed food, ie McDonalds). we all know our current diet is unnatural, so what can we do to change it...well give Food Inc. a go.

*It should be noted that although it's easy to hate the big guns like Monsanto, etc. that this, like most documentaries, is just one side of the picture and unless you have researched the facts yourself, you should remain arbitrary in debate. just because it's on tv doesn't make it factual.

[–] WarpedRecord 14 years ago

I've been away from school for ... well, a long time now, but this film seems like it would be perfect for opening discussion about food choices. What types of films and documentaries do they show in schools these days? Are they sponsored by Coke or Pepsi or whoever has a monopoly on their vending services?

I wish I saw a few more "solutions" here, or at least means to the end. The poor Latino family who order off the dollar menu are an excellent example of how the processed food industry has America in a stranglehold. When you can get a double cheeseburger for a buck but have to pay $3 for couple stalks of broccoli, there's a big problem.

This film may not be entirely balanced, but at least it defines the problem and provides a start. If the big guys like Monsanto won't talk and the slaughterhouses operators don't allow interviews, what can the filmmakers do? At least Walmart does indeed speak, and it comes across as trying to improve the situation here. Of course, there's a bottom line involved there, but healthful eating should be profitable.

[–] immanji 14 years ago

I don't think anybody should be made to watch this hard to watch film. What the hell are poor city families suppposed to do? And us rich people are now gonna force them to watch stuff that will give them nightmares, maybe depressing stuff as well? HELL NO! Recommend it to adults and teenagers who are ready.

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[–] flemgrrl 9 years ago

Appropriate for 7th graders learning about nutrition, food choices, and sustainability? I know this thread is old, but it's worth a shot.