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Is Obesity A Genetic Disease?

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Is Obesity A Genetic Disease? Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. Genes can directly cause obesity in specific disorders such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. However genes do not always predict future health. Genes and behavior may both be needed for a person to be overweight. How much of obesity is

How Is A Person’s Body Fatness Related To Good Health?

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How Is A Person’s Body Fatness Related To Good Health? ► Fat is stored energy that is available when your body needs it. Fat, in reasonable amounts, helps you look your best, thus increasing your feelings of well-being. Just as having too much body fat can be a health risk, having too little body fat