Television announcer Al Roker and singer Carnie Wilson have both undergone stomach stapling, or gastric bypass surgery, as a radical and invasive approach to weight loss. Previously, weight loss was not usually considered a medical problem that could be addressed through surgery. This is evidence of:

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The fact that weight loss is now being addressed through surgery demonstrates how medicine has medicalized the issue of weight and is viewing it as a medical problem that can be treated through surgical intervention. This reflects the social construction of health and illness, where what is considered a medical problem is influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.

Television Announcer Al Roker and Singer Carnie Wilson Have Both