Obesity is a Chronic Disease, Not a Lack of Willpower: Expert Insight

Many people mistakenly believe that individuals with obesity simply lack willpower or discipline when it comes to their eating and exercise routines. However, it's crucial to recognize that obesity is a chronic disease, emphasizes Angela Golden, vice president of the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council. Golden, who has authored numerous articles on obesity in peer-reviewed journals, explains that like other chronic diseases, obesity presents with clear signs and symptoms and is linked to other health conditions. 'Obesity is a disease and is not just about behavior,' Golden states.