Obesity has been a growing epidemic in recent years. The United States was considered the heaviest nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States are obese. In 2013, the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, sparking much controversy over its new status. While many agree with the decision, others argue that it is a choice, a lifestyle and a new way for insurance companies to make more money. Obesity cannot simply be considered a choice, many people do not want to live their lives overweight with underlying conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. As obesity cases have increased, so have new studies on obesity and its link to mental health. Mental health has contributed to rising obesity rates. The underlying causes should be the main focus in the prevention and treatment of obesity. It has become a common stereotype to think of obese people as lazy, lacking control and self-respect. Obese people live a sedentary lifestyle, where they do nothing but eat and sit. It's easy to say...