Supersize Me is a documentary that could serve as a springboard to discussion on fast food, nutrition, food advertising and obesity rates in children. It could also be a useful learning tool for encouraging students to examine their own eating habits and societal changes taking place with regard to food production and consumption and the roles and responsibilities of large corporations. It would be suitable for teachers of middle to senior secondary students in English, Science (Biological sciences), Health and Physical Education (Health of individuals and populations) and Studies of Society and environment and Media.