Single gene fuels overeating risk
Scientists have produced more evidence that carrying the wrong variant of a single gene can raise the risk of overeating and obesity.
Several studies have suggested that carrying one of two variants of the FTO gene make overeating more likely.
A University College London team found children carrying one or two of these variants were more likely to binge on biscuits after eating a meal.
The study appears in the International Journal of Obesity.
The researchers hope their work will shed more light on why some children become overweight or obese.
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on Jan 11th, 2009 and is filed under Children & Weight Loss, Weight Loss.
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