Obesity is considered to be an epidemic

Obesity is considered to be an epidemic in today's American society, costing billions of dollars in additional health care spending. First, do you believe there truly is an obesity epidemic- why or why not? Or, do you believe that people are being 'seduced' into eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Second, briefly describe at least 3 factors that may cause or lay the foundation that contributes to situations where people become obese or suffer from eating disorders and Third, what we can do as a society to reduce the extent of these problems (if you believe there is a problem).