Evidence for the Genetic Origins of Obesity

Here we explore the evidence supporting the genetic origins of obesity.

Thank you, you wonderful human!

[david.tousignant]

Obesity is indeed a complex pathology.

* Energy intakes
* Sun exposition
* Energy burn
* Sleep
* Genetics

According to the CDC, the Obesity rates went from 3% to the mid40s in less than 75 years! The problem is... people are moving less, eating more calories and sleeping hasn't been on point lately.

There's a discrepancy between Self-Reported and Actual Caloric Intake and Exercise in Obese Subjects.

Particularly for obese subjects!

List of authors.
Steven W. Lichtman, Ed.D., Krystyna Pisarska, M.S., Ellen Raynes Berman, Psy.D., Michele Pestone, M.S., et al.

Thus, a Beijing study disproved your claim. They characterized the lifestyle and metabolism of underweight, normal and overweight people (using BMI).

The conclusions :

* Obese people are eating more calories plain and simple during those 2 weeks trial.
* They were also physically less active...

N.B. they screened out people living with eating disroders, HIV and those suffering from diseases.

N.B. They measured their total energy expenditure using doubly-labeled water and their weight change during those two weeks.