The Change Mariner: Genes Seen as Key to Understanding Obesity

June 2, 2003

Genes Seen as Key to Understanding Obesity

Changes in diet and a sedentary lifestyle have fueled an obesity epidemic, but genetics also play a role and could explain why some people put on weight more easily than others, a leading obesity expert said on Friday.

I don't doubt that genes are important in obesity, but it seems clear to me that poor diet and lack of exercise is the key to the obesity epidemic as genetic makeup has not changed in the past 100 years while obesity rates have skyrocketed.

-Tim

Posted by Timothy Fredel at June 2, 2003 4:33 PM | TrackBack
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