"Genetic Predisposition to Obesity Requires Intensified Exercise, Study Finds"

A study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center suggests that individuals with a higher genetic risk of obesity may need to engage in more physical activity to mitigate their risk. The research, based on data from the All of Us Research Program, found that those with a higher genetic risk would need to walk thousands of additional steps per day to have a comparable risk of obesity to those with lower genetic risk. Lead author Evan Brittain emphasized that genetic risk does not solely determine overall risk of obesity, and individuals can overcome this risk by being more active. The study aims to determine if providing individualized activity recommendations based on genetic risk can lead to improved health outcomes and lower likelihood of obesity.