Your Questions About Obesity And Mental Health Problems

William asks…Why do people generally see anorexia as a disease/mental problem but not morbid obesity?Why are people so much more sympathetic towards someone who is anorexic than someone who is morbidly obese? Don't both have a disease and mental issues to take care of? Both usually need an intervention and should get help from doctors, nutritionists and health experts?staff answers:Anorexia is a mental illness because the sufferers don't have a proper view of themselves and their bodies.

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