Genetics, Environment, and Obesity: A Complex Interplay

The chapter explores the intricate relationship between genetics, environment, and obesity, examining how genetic predisposition interacts with the surrounding conditions to influence weight management. It delves into debates on addressing obesity through changing the food environment or focusing on individual susceptibility, particularly genes related to appetite regulation. The discussion challenges the notion of solely relying on conscious decision-making and proposes subcortical treatments like medications as effective approaches in dealing with obesity.