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Genetics Shapes Our Weight Struggles
The influence of genetics on weight management is significant, with studies showing that BMI has a heritability of 60%. This suggests that factors beyond personal diet and exercise habits play a crucial role in body weight, highlighting the importance of understanding our genetic predispositions. Individuals often seek creative strategies to satisfy high appetites, such as finding ways to increase the perceived volume of food, indicating a complex relationship between appetite and weight. This emphasizes that both nature and nurture contribute to weight-related challenges.