Is Obesity a Disease?
Obesity IS a Disease:
- Obesity meets the requirements to be a disease in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as "a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally."
- Obesity can affect normal bodily functions.
- Obesity can and will most likely shorten life span.
- Obesity can be inherited, like a disease.
- The government classifies and treats obesity as a disease.
Obesity is NOT a Disease:
- Obesity is a preventable condition.
- Obesity can cause highe risk for other diseases but is not one itself.
- Obesity is a side-effect of overeating and poor nutritional valued foods.
- Humans can be overweight while having normal blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Obesity is a result of modern lifestyle without exercise
Source: "Obesity ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015
Feel free to add your opinion in the comment section!
