Spicy Snacks Media

Today, you'll learn about a few spicy snacks and some news they've made in recent years.

How do you feel about spicy snacks like Takis and Hot Cheetos?

• I don't like them at all.

• They're OK

• They're really good.

• I love them! They're my favorite!

How often do you heat Takis or Hot Cheetos?

• Never

• Once a week

• 2-4 times a week

• 5-7 times a week

Takis and Hot Cheetos are often considered "unhealthy" snacks. Why do you believe they're considered unhealthy? Give at least 2-3 sentences to explain your answer.

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What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

• To persuade the audience to read by shocking or scaring the audience with facts

• To inform the reader about the impact of hot snack sales on customers.

• To anger the audience into thinking they shouldn't have any spicy foods.

• To entertain the reader with a funny story about spicy snacks.

"Recently, a teenager in Memphis underwent gallbladder surgery and guesses that the amount of

Hot Cheetos and other spicy snacks she had been consuming are partly responsible for her

health issues."

Which word or phrase below best shares the same meaning as "guesses"?

• blames

• concludes
• is completely certain

• infers

When asked about the surgery, her mother, also named Rene said, "She loves them. Every time

I go out she says, 'Bring me back some Hot Takis, bring me back some Hot Chips.'” She added

that she always bought her daughter the snacks and let her take them to school because she

knew how happy they made her.

What is the mother's perspective on the spicy snacks? Why did she keep buying them for her daughter.

Make sure to answer both questions and provide details/explanation in your own words.

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What is the doctor's perspective on spicy snacks and Rene's surgery? Why does he draw this conclusion?

Make sure to answer both questions fully and in your own words.

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"Both the Takis brand and Frito-Lay, which makes Hot Cheetos, released statements in response

to Rene’s health issues. 'We assure you that Takis are safe to eat, but should be enjoyed in

moderation as part of a well-balanced diet. Takis ingredients fully comply with U.S. Food and

Drug Administration regulations, and all of the ingredients in each flavor are listed in detail on

the label. Always check the serving size before snacking,' said a Takis spokesperson, according

to WREG."

Why are the snack companies trying to defend their product as safe?

• So that people won't stop buying their products.

• So people will buy less of their products.

• To hide the harmful effects of their products
• To shift blame onto the customers.

What is the central idea of the text?

Remember, a central idea is both the article's topic AND the author's ideas about that topic based on the whole text.

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What information does the video provide that was not included in the article?

(Check all that apply)

• It talks about hot sauces.

• It explains other examples of foods with the spicy powder.

• It shares kids' opinions about spicy snacks.

• It explains that spicy foods sent someone to the hospital.