Inheritance and Genetics of Overweight
| About inheritance and genetics: Inheritance of Overweight refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or "runs" in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease. Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited. For general information, see Introduction to Genetics. |
Genetics of Overweight:
Children whose parents or brothers or sisters are overweight may be at
an increased risk of becoming overweight themselves. Although weight
problems run in families, not all children with a family history of
obesity will be overweight. Genetic factors play a role in increasing1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Helping Your Overweight Child: NIDDK
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