Chan's definition of obesity (and most definitions), "a condition characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and which, in an adult, is usually indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater,” one could say that since it is a person's body, it is their responsibility. There is also the general argument that often comes up in conversations about feminism: "the right to make decisions about our own health, bodies, sexuality and reproductive lives, without fear, coercion, violence or discrimination" ( AmnestyUSA). People choose how they treat their bodies, so shouldn't they also be able to pay for the damage they cause to their bodies? Another argument is that the rest of the population should not have to pay for the treatment of someone who ate too much and didn't exercise. In other words, it is the responsibility of the individual. It could also be said that people should educate themselves on what obesity means and that it is not just caused by overeating. Whether or not obesity is the responsibility of the individual also involves the theme of lack of exercise. The fact is that if there is no place to exercise, the weather prohibits exercise, and people have to worry about earning a living more than exercising, the question arises as to the extent to which the government is involved in many possible exercises. The issue of technological advances in most jobs, in most professions and in schools is also the cause of the lack of exercise. For example, students