Should Obesity Be Considered A Disease

Obesity is a disease What are the requirements that make something a disease? A disease is an abnormal condition that affects parts of the body or the whole body. What if obesity is considered to be a disease; in fact it does hinder parts of the body just like a disease does. In most recent studies obesity has been increasing at a fast rate. Most people believe obesity is something that can happen as a result of poor self choices. Although there are small disagreements with obesity being declared a disease, there are more benefiting it. Obesity should be properly considered a disease because of the (AMA) American Medical Association classification, to help force awareness on patients/ doctors, and so government will take action against obesity. The public needs to be be aware of obesity. By the American Medical Association classifying it as a a disease should help awaken the public. The American Medical Association or the AMA classified obesity a disease with a 60.4 % to 39.6% lead. …show more content…
Many people are skeptical about the government coming into take a role because many people say obesity is self-imposed. The effect that obesity has on the economy is shocking. Obesity related heath care spending is estimated to cost up to $190 billon per year. Actions are being taken to better the economy. An example of a campaign for the better is called “Let’s Move!” First Lady Michelle Obama started this campaign to get the public involved. Obama has also enforced a law that states “that chain restaurants, movie theaters, and take-out pizzerias are required to list out calories on menus”(Thompson and Carman). This helps individuals choose which option fits their needs in terms of calorie intake. While the government is doing all that it can to help fight obesity. The people need to stop blaming others and turn to positive alternatives that include taking on obesity