moshquerade
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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: mattpegher
There has been a great deal of discussion of genetic obesity. This is a real but extreemly rare problem and can only be diagnosed by an experienced endocrinologist. The vast majority of obese children of obese parents are not genetically obese.
Again, the ABILITY to become chubby, fat, or obese given the right environment and behavior within that environment is genetic. This explains why two people living the exact same lifestyles and eating the exact same foods can be two very different weights.
I've already posted a CDC article that confirms what I am saying. Look up genetics +obesity on google and every valid link confirms what I am saying. There really is no debate.
there are genetic tendencies, but i don't think that makes one doomed to being fat.
i agree with you though that some people can eat whatever they want and gain no weight. others can eat the same and pack on the pounds.