It is estimated that 7% of the world's population is obese (Acumedic, 2003). The definition of obesity as an eating disorder is greatly disputed across culture and throughout biology. Obesity is when the intake of food in the form of calories exceeds the energy expended (Acumedic, 2003). Some argue that obesity is a result of genetics, however research has proven that too many people are obese for this to be true (Pinel, 2002). Obesity can be examined in both …showed first 75 words of 748 total…

…showed last 75 words of 748 total…obesity is harder to control, as studies suggest hormone levels are to blame. Nonetheless, when the amount of energy consumed is more than the energy expended, a human will gain weight. It is finding the proper balance and maintaining this balance that is troubling roughly 26% of the US population and 7% worldwide. Obesity should be looked at and considered an eating disorder; where research suggests that it is a combination of both sociological and biological factors.