Monday, 12 January 2009

Evidence mounts on overeating and obesity link to gene

FURTHER evidence that gluttony can be genetic has been uncovered by British scientists.

Researchers studied 131 children aged four and five who were offered a plate of biscuits right after eating a meal. They found children who kept eating biscuits were more likely to have versions of a gene which has been linked to eating when full and being overweight...

Complete Article: http://news.scotsman.com/health/Evidence-mounts-on-overeating-and.4864402.jp
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  1. Anonymous26 January 2009 at 11:28

    Wow it means that when you lose weight to change your life, you are changing it for your next generations as well ... cool

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  2. Anonymous5 February 2009 at 06:09

    nice read thanks for sharing.

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  3. Anonymous11 February 2009 at 00:32

    Obesity on genetical level. Luckily, my parents are rather slim in spite of there age. Apparently, I'm out of danger :-)

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  4. Anonymous11 February 2009 at 00:35

    Obesity on genetic level! Luckily, my parents are rather slim in spite of their eating habits. Apparently, I’m out of dander

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  5. Anonymous11 March 2009 at 23:17

    That's really scary and is hopefully a wakeup call for parents who just eat and eat with no regards for teaching their children proper nutrition habits!

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  6. KY's Commonwealth Eye Surgery21 April 2009 at 11:13

    Yes obesity is a genetic problem but the case is not the same always.A leaner parents can have a obese child

    Thanks
    John

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