We watched it...it was entertaining.
There were definite political overtones.
But what I found amazing was his doctor's responses.
At the beginning the doctor had no idea that the McDonald diet would bring on the same kind of liver problems that he would see with a binge alcoholic.
It was if the doctor didn't have a clue as to the kind of havoc this type of diet would bring on this guy's body.
I think that the profession of dietician needs to go back to the drawing board. I've known a few, and all of them have been overweight. A couple downright morbidly obses, and not one could prepare a meal worth eating.
I believe the answer will come down to the sugar/glucose we consume, not fat. What leads me to that assumption is the sudden upsurge in type 2 diabetes. This used to be called "adult onset" because kids didn't get it. Now it's an epidemic among kids. This has to be diet--you cannot blame it on TV and video games. We all have known lots of sedentary skinny people.
Yeah, I was surprised the doctor was so surprised.
As far as the movie's premise, and whether or not in fact the guy could legitimately gain 20 pounds in a month.... Well, no doubt the movie's premise was ridiculous. Of course, it's idiotic to only eat McDonald's for a month. Or Pizza Hut or Taco Bell, or most other popular food places. Still, the premise worked as a good vehicle for the movie's plot, although I do think the guy took unnecessary health risks doing so.
I really didn't have any reason to doubt the guy really did eat all McDonald's and only McDonald's, or to doubt the weight gain of 20 pounds. Maybe some other FReepers who know more about health and diet can challenge this or inform me otherwise.
-- Joe