Discuss How the American Medical Association's Recognition of Obesity as a Disease

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Essay

Discuss how the American Medical Association's recognition of obesity as a disease affects the U.S.economy.

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Definitions:

Bipolar I Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of manic episodes which may be preceded or followed by episodes of depression.

Bipolar II Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by periods of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, without the full-blown manic episodes seen in Bipolar I Disorder.

Manic Episodes

Periods of abnormally elevated mood and energy levels, often characteristic of bipolar disorder, that can include increased activity, rapid speech, and impulsive behavior.

Unipolar Depression

A severe depressive condition characterized by unending sadness or a lack of engagement with surrounding stimuli.