Nation’s Doctors Classify Obesity As Disease

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 49•25 • Jun 20, 2013

At their annual meeting this week, the American Medical Association officially recognized obesity, which affects about a third of all Americans, as a disease. What do you think?

“So the first lady has just been hassling a bunch of sick kids?”
Margo Leder –
Orchestra Conductor
“I hope this means I can get my insurance company to pay for some wider pants.”
Lewis Pontrelli –
Ribbon Winder
“Fat people don’t deserve any more sympathy than they already get.”
Terry Chooljian –
Flatware Maker

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