Obesity in America - Should it be a Diagnosis?

Should Obesity Be A Diagnosis? Recently the American Medical Association classified OBESITY as a disease. This has send ripples into our culture as the AMA has thrown the gauntlet and is forcing us to look at this issue. We all know that obesity is a huge medical problem and leads to many life-threatening diseases which are costing us a fortune in healthcare expenses, but is it a disease? Let's explore this debate with Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Sara Gottfried.