Keith Ablow Research Paper

Expert: Keith Ablow
Quality -Source: I do not necessarily trust this source. It is true that Keith Ablow is a MD and a psychiatrist but most of his knowledge is in the field of psychiatry. It is true that he may have some knowledge about obesity, however, he does not seem as knowledgeable as the other doctors that I researched. His arguments seem to be opinion based, which may not be the most reliable. (foxnews.com)
Author’s Viewpoint: Dr. Ablow does not believe that obesity is a disease, he believes that it is an invented illness. He believes that it is a way to bill Medicare and Medicaid for every bad choice anyone makes. He believes that people make themselves obese through their decisions. There is definitely bias because it is clear to see that he holds a strong belief that obesity is not a disease.
Main Hypothesis: Is obesity a disease?
Classifying obesity as a disease is another example of inventing an illness. 2. Also classifying obesity as a disease is another step towards eroding people's autonomy and making them passive participants in their health 3. Medicare and Medicaid are going to get the bill for every bad choice anyone makes, ever. 4. With the exception of when obesity is caused by a known pathology, such as hypothyroidism, it is largely caused by poor decisions—like binging on food or eating lots of candy, ice cream or Cheetos. 5. There is no know gene that makes people choose bad eating habits. 6. The AMA, in classifying obesity as a disease, furthers the dependency, disempowerment and entitlement culture that is eroding scientific truth and personal autonomy in