Thin is "in." Obese people are shunned. The obese associate with each other, marry, and have obese children. Obesity is major national health concern.

What should we do? Is obesity a: discriminatory bias; an illness or eating disorder; an acceptable life style choice; or an irresponsible one? The proper answer depends on who is viewing.

Individual Viewpoint
Dr. Ben Kazie asserts the perspective of the individual provider: doctor, nurse, or social worker. That individual...