Is obesity is an Independent Risk Factor for
Cardiovascular Disease, Type II Diabetes, and Certain Forms of Cancer?
A Debate Between Dr. Jay L. Wile, Ph.D. and Sue Widemark
Sue Widemark proposes that there is no clear link between obesity and chronic illness. Dr. Wile states that the medical literature clearly shows one. The following links represent a public debate between the two.
The initial position statements
Dr. Wile:
Obesity is an Independent Risk Factor for
Cardiovascular Disease, Type II Diabetes, and Certain Forms of Cancer.
Ms. Widemark:
Obesity position paper.
The rebuttals
Dr. Wile:
Ms. Widemark Needs to do More Research into This Matter.
Ms. Widemark:
Why do so many studies suggest obesity as an independent risk and why dieting is futile...
The closing arguments
Dr. Wile:
Don’t Read the Commentaries – Read the Actual Studies!
Ms. Widemark:
Ms. Widemark did not submit a closing argument - I think you can tell why...