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Gene Linked to Obesity Hasn't Always Been a Problem, Study Finds - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Lottie Peppers on 07 Jan 15

In 2007, researchers discovered that people with a common variant of FTO tend to be heavier than those without it. Since then, studies have repeatedly confirmed the link. On average, one copy of the risky variant adds up to 3.5 extra pounds of weight. Two copies of the gene bring 7 extra pounds - and increase a person's risk of becoming obese by 50 percent.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2007, researchers discovered that people with a common variant of FTO tend to be heavier than those without it. Since then, studies have repeatedly confirmed the link. On average, one copy of the risky variant adds up to 3.5 extra pounds of weight. Two copies of the gene bring 7 extra pounds - and increase a person's risk of becoming obese by 50 percent.</div>

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