Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: The debate over whether obesity is a disease grows as obesity rates an

The debate over whether obesity is a disease grows as obesity rates and the cost of treating obesity-related conditions increase in the UnitedStates. Proponents stress that obesity is a disease because it is a result of genetics and biological factors, or illnesses, including hypothyroidism and Cushing's syndrome, disorders that cause weight gain. Opponents argue that obesity is not a disease because it is the result of a person's chosen lifestyle, eating habits, and environment.
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