Popular chef Jamie Oliver gives a Ted Talk on food and obesity in American, spec
ID: 396409 • Letter: P
Question
Popular chef Jamie Oliver gives a Ted Talk on food and obesity in American, specifically among children.
1. How long has he been working on this project/movement?
2. Name one person he brings up as an example? Someone impacted by this obesity epidemic.
3. What are the 3 parts to the triangle of problems that he discusses?
4. What is his position on food in school?
5. How does he propose that we change things?
6. How does he try to add to his credibility towards the end? What does he say about himself to make it more believable?
7. What visuals does he use? How do these visual aids impact the speech?
8. Overall, what tactics or strategies does he use to convince the audience?
Explanation / Answer
1. How long has he been working on this project/movement?
For 7 years he has been working on this
2. Name one person he brings up as an example? Someone impacted by this obesity epidemic.
Marissa, was impacted by obesity as his dad and uncle both died of obesity.
3. What are the 3 parts to the triangle of problems that he discusses?
The three parts of the triangle are main street, home and school where people and kids spend most of their time
4. What is his position on food in school?
The food in school today is highly processed, fast food and not fresh. Its all because of commercialization. And this needs to change as kids spend a lot of time, eat at least 2 meals and 180 days a year