Can You Really Have Just One Chip?

#Food

Hooked, journalist Michael Mossʼs exposé

Updated: 2025.06.25

8 min read · Intermediate

Can You Really Have Just One Chip?

우리가 정크푸드에 중독된 이유

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Do you enjoy junk food like chips, soda, or fast food? What are your favorites?

감자칩, 탄산음료, 패스트푸드와 같은 정크푸드를 즐겨 드시나요? 가장 좋아하는 정크푸드는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever found it hard to stop eating a snack or treat once you started? What happened?

한 번 먹기 시작한 간식을 멈추기 어려웠던 적이 있나요? 어떤 일이 있었나요?

Have you ever tried to eat less junk food or cut back on sugar? Was it easy or difficult?

정크푸드를 덜 먹거나 설탕을 줄이려고 노력한 적이 있나요? 쉬웠나요, 어려웠나요?

Why do you think many people eat junk food even when they know it’s unhealthy?

많은 사람들이 정크푸드가 건강에 좋지 않다는 것을 알면서도 먹는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Do you think food companies should be allowed to market their products to children? Why or why not?

식품 회사가 어린이에게 제품을 판매하도록 허용해야 한다고 생각하세요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

Have you seen any warning labels or health warnings on food in your country? Do you think they help?

여러분이 사는 나라에서 식품에 대한 경고 라벨이나 건강 경고를 본 적이 있나요? 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요?

Do you agree with countries like Chile that put warning labels on junk food, like on cigarette boxes? Why or why not?

칠레와 같이 정크푸드에 담배갑과 같은 경고 라벨을 부착하는 국가의 정책에 동의하시나요? 찬성하거나 반대하는 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

What do you think is more important: personal responsibility or government regulation when it comes to food choices?

식품 선택에 있어 개인의 책임과 정부 규제 중 무엇이 더 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

Q11

Do you think it’s possible to make junk food healthier without losing its taste? Why or why not?

정크푸드의 맛을 잃지 않고 더 건강하게 만드는 것이 가능하다고 생각하세요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

exerts

puts forth effort, power, or influence to achieve something

Example

She exerts a lot of energy during her workouts.

Example

The teacher exerts a positive influence on her students.

overabundance

an excessive amount; too much of something

Example

There was an overabundance of food at the party.

Example

An overabundance of information can be overwhelming.

compulsively

in a way that is driven by an irresistible urge, often without control

Example

He checks his phone compulsively every few minutes.

Example

She eats compulsively when she’s stressed.

binges

periods of excessive or uncontrolled activity, especially eating or watching

Example

He often binges on junk food late at night.

Example

They went on a movie binge over the weekend.

narcotics

drugs that dull the senses and may cause addiction, often illegal

Example

The police seized a large amount of illegal narcotics.

Example

Doctors must be careful when prescribing narcotics for pain.

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