Genetic Obesity Risk
A large genetic analysis used more than 2.1 million genetic variants to create a score for obesity predisposition. Weight differences associated with genetic obesity score appeared by age 3. Lifestyle and environment can influence whether…
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A large genetic analysis used more than 2.1 million genetic variants to create a score for obesity predisposition. Weight differences associated with genetic obesity score appeared by age 3. Lifestyle and environment can influence whether many metabolic-risk genes are expressed or suppressed. The article rejects the idea that genetic risk inevitably determines obesity outcomes.