Opposing Viewpoints on Obesity 4

Although there is a significant debate over whether or not an obesity epidemic does exist, there is also a debate on how to treat this epidemic if it does exists. Jennifer Trueland explains the the two opposing views on this issue. The Scottish government supports the idea of Gastric band surgery for all that are in need of it. But Dr. Richard Weiler disagrees. He believes that the problems of obesity are not resolved by taking the fat off the body, but instead it is necessary for a great increase in physical activity. Dr. Weiler is credible because he is a a sports and medicine specilist. This shows that he has an understanding and a background in this topic therefore making him a credible.