How 'fat' is fat and why is it a disease?

"The next time someone, even a health minister, tries to make you feel guilty about carrying a few extra kilos, just say no."

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon gets a slap on the wrist. And not without a measure of reason.

The Sydney Morning Herald yesterday:
 http://www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/dont-fall-for-the-big-fat-lie-when-proof-of-the-padding-is-thin/2007/12/14/1197568262871.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1