Overeating...Just as bad as Under-eating?

I feel like society trend lately has been on a health kick: organic foods, yoga, watching calories.  And yet, Americans are still overeating and eating things that are not healthy causing obesity.  Overeating can be considered a compulsion, a psychological addiction and diagnosis.  I came across this story about a man suing White Castle because his 290lb body could not fit into their booths.  He claims, White Castle is violating the Disability Act.  Is obesity a disability?

Here is the story:

First World Problem of the Day: Stocky stock broker Martin Kessman is suing White Castle for being unable to fit his 290lb frame into the chain’s stationary booths.

The 64-year-old claims he injured himself at a White Castle in Nanuet, New York, while trying to “wedge” himself into one of the establishment’s table-seat combos.

Kessman wrote the company to complain, and says HQ sent him back “three very condescending letters” with coupons for free hamburgers. After waiting two years for White Castle to make good on a promise to expand seating space, Kessman decided enough was enough, and filed a lawsuit against the company asking for bigger booths and an unspecified amount in damages.

According to Kessman, White Castle is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. “I just want to sit down like a normal person,” he says.

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10 Advertisers Who Promote Anorexia in their Marketing

I came across this article (link is above) that shows 10 advertisers who use anorexia for their campaigns.  It is interesting to me that companies continue to use too skinny models when people continue to protest.  To me, it seems like society and the media know it is sending a specific message, and yet we ignore the damage that message might bring.

What do you think?