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Is fat possibly genetic?
Is fat genetic? My boyfriends mom is large and he is to but his dad is made up of more muscle.
So it can be because of how much you eat but can it be genetic factors to?
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
yes there is a genetic predisposition. But some of it is also behavioral due to growing up in a larger family ie. bad eating habbits. But it doesn't matter, you are still in control of your weight, it can just be a lot harder for some people.
there is a theory and good evidence to support it that a lot of people have a set body weight. Usually there equillibrium weight. When you are under your body releases neurotransmitters to eat more food, especially sweet and fatty foods, and the opposite occurs when you are over your set point.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
yes its partially genetic, both my parents r big and my bros and i r big, its also environmental tho and medical