Presidents & Fast Food

Do you think it is important for a president to eat healthy?

• Not at all

• A little important

• Pretty important

• Very Important

Do you think it's important that presidents eat healthy/avoid promoting fast food?

• Not at all

• A little important

• Pretty important

• Very important

Today's reading is an opinion piece. The author will state their opinion, and attempt to defend it. As you read, consider the perspective of the author, the evidence they use to support their ideas, and the tone created by the words they write.

Now, explain your answer to the previous questions: Why do you believe it is or is not important for presidents to eat healthy/avoid promoting fast food? Explain your answer in a few sentences with details.

Why did President Trump serve fast food to the Clemson Tigers?

• To celebrate their victory

• As a tradition for the team

• Due to the government shutdown

• To promote a fast-food chain

"The hamburgers, fish sandwiches, pizza and salads were all still in their takeout containers

and wrappers. The fries had been placed in paper cups bearing the presidential seal. This White

House 'banquet' was an astounding sight for many."

Based on the text and the author's tone, what do you believe is the meaning of "astounding" in the author's quote?

• A happy surprise

• An expensive surprise.

• An upsetting surprise

• A mouthwatering surprise

Two years earlier, Kroc had donated $250,000 to Nixon's re-election committee. Notably, Nixon would later support McDonald's right to raise its prices. He also maintained that McDonald's and others who employed teenagers should not be affected by a proposed minimum-wage raise.

Which word or phrase from the text is "its" referring to?

• Kroc

• Nixon

• McDonald's

• Teenagers

Why does the author highlight that Nixon had a "cozy" relationship with McDonald's?

• To show that Nixon supports good businesses like upcoming fast food restaurants.

• To show that Nixon was using his friendship with McDonald's to help them both benefit.

• To show that Nixon enjoyed eating fast food.

• To show that McDonald's was not interested in Nixon supporting them.

What is the author's central idea for the section labeled "Pro-Fast-Food Positions By Clinton, Bush"?

• To reveal evidence of how presidents supported unhealthy fast-food organizations.

• To persuade the reader to try and avoid supporting certain presidents or candidates.

• To show the reader that most presidents hated fast food.

• To entertain the reader with humorous stories about presidents and fast food compaines.

When Barack Obama became president, it seemed that fast-food companies' longstanding

friendship with the White House might be threatened. After all, first lady Michelle Obama

launched Let's Move!, the anti-childhood obesity program, in February 2010.

What does the author's tone suggest they feel might have been fast-food companies perspectives on Obama?

• That Obama would work together with them to promote fast-food.

• That Obama would protect fast-food companies from lawsuits.

• That Obama would not be talking to them very often.

• That Obama would fight against fast-food companies and their views.

How did Michelle Obama feel about McDonald's efforts to change their menus? Write a RACE response.