Maybe if it is recognized as a disease it will allow the CDC to to ban many of the processed foods we are forced to eat ... or at least mandate clear and absolute labeling of processed foods and GMO's.
Without a doubt I know our food supply is the source of obesity. Just sit down for a while and watch people on the streets, What used to be a tire around the waist is now a big pouch hanging from the stomach area and it is starting with younger and younger kids. It is disgusting!