Study finds higher genetic risk of obesity requires more daily steps for weight maintenance.
A new study shows that people genetically prone to obesity need to exercise more to lose the same amount of weight as those without the same risk. Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that individuals with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to take more steps per day compared to those with lower risk to avoid becoming obese. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that physical activity guidelines may not be helpful for maintaining a healthy weight due to individual genetic differences.
March 27, 2024
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