Is Obesity A Disease Arthur Frank Summary

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Quality -Source: I somewhat trust this source from Arthur Frank. I trust it because for over thirty years Dr. Arthur Frank was the founding medical director of the former George Washington University Weight Management Program, nonetheless, this is only one sentence. He could have said more to support his belief that obesity is a disease. (centerforweightandwellness.com)
Author’s Viewpoint: He believes that there is no question that obesity is a disease and he explains that it is a disease because if someone is obese their body is unable to function properly. There is bias because Dr. Frank without any doubt believes that obesity is a disease. Likewise, his field specifically deals with treatments for people who are obese.
Main Hypothesis: Is obesity a disease?
Issues/Claims: 1. There is no question that obesity is a …show more content…

Dr. Frank does not necessarily make it obvious that he is speaking towards one side he is only saying that obesity is a disease and explain why it is a disease.
Summary of Author’s Opinion: There is no question that obesity is a disease because if someone is obese their body is then unable to function properly.
Quality -Evidence: The quality of the evidence appears to be questionable. He only provides one sentence to support his stance. He explains that obesity is a disease that does not allow the body to function properly. Many people may not believe that obesity is a disease after only reading one sentence, however, some people might believe that obesity is a disease because it is known that Dr. Frank is an expert in the field of weight management and obesity treatment. (centerforweightandwellness.com)
Tone: His tone is forthright, he expresses that obesity is a disease and explains why without hesitation. He says it as though he has no doubt that obesity is a disease, this may be why he provides little information to support his