Exploring the parallels between monitoring a dog's food intake and societal perspectives on obesity, the chapter delves into the genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors influencing weight. It underscores the financial impact of obesity on public health and advocates for creating supportive environments for healthier choices.
Labradors are known for being greedy dogs, and now scientists have come up with a theory about the genetic factors that might be behind their behaviour. Science correspondent and flat-coated retriever owner Nicola Davis visits Cambridge University to meet Dr Eleanor Raffan and Prof Giles Yeo to find out how understanding this pathway could help us treat the obesity crisis in humans. Help support our independent journalism at
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