In his new movie Super Size Me, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock chooses to eat at McDonald�s for 30 days as part of a fast food diet and chronicles his related weight gain and other health effects. According to Doctor Cathy Kapica, Director of Worldwide Nutrition for McDonald�s, Spurlock�s results had nothing to do with McDonald�s. He could have gotten the same results from over-eating at home or any other restaurant and the movie doesn�t provide any solutions to the nation�s obesity issue:

"As a registered dietitian, I was extremely disappointed when I saw this movie � in fact all it turned out to be was an extreme stunt where someone is engaged in irresponsible behavior of eating twice as much as required everyday and limiting physical activity. It was a complete disservice to anyone looking for factual information or real solutions."

The vast majority of nutritionists believe that McDonald�s food can be part of a balanced diet. In addition, the company is focused on helping customers balance food choices and physical activity. Ken Barun, Vice President, Balanced Lifestyle for McDonald�s.

"Well, McDonald�s has always been a leader in nutrition, fitness and education to our customers. We keep providing information through our web site, in our restaurants and a number of different ways to our customers about what�s good to eat and what�s a balanced lifestyle. And certainly in menu choice, we keep providing a wide variety of choice through our menu items to help people make informed choices about balanced diet and balanced lifestyles."

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