Let’s Talk about Popcorn

Which is More Persuasive?

Imagine that you work for an organization that does scientific research. You are a watchdog to keep America’s food safe and healthy. Your researchers uncover an alarming fact about popcorn sold in movie theaters. You need to communicate a message that will convince people that movie-theater popcorn is unhealthy. Which of the messages below do you think is the most persuasive? Explain why you think that the option you chose is the most effective. Then enter the discussion below and respond in two to three sentences. After you’ve participated in the discussion, return and advance to the next screen to learn about the solution that Silverman devised. 
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• The Department of Agriculture suggests that you should not consume 20 grams of saturated fat in one day. Our lab has recently discovered that one bag of popcorn sold in most movie theaters has 37 grams of saturated fat. The reason why they have so much fat is that theaters are using coconut oil to give the popcorn a nicer texture and a more pleasant smell.
• A medium-sized bag of typical movie theater popcorn has more artery-clogging fat than a bacon-and-eggs breakfast, a Big Mac and fries at lunch, and a steak dinner combined.