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Old 02-17-2008, 06:08 PM   #1
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.

Their American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study found that differences in body mass index and waist size were 77% governed by genes.

More on this article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7230065.stm
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