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Can i become fat person as my parents are not fat?
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Yes: Genetic plays a role in being fat but lifestyle is also a very big factor. If you don't exercise, eat whatever you want at excessive amount, you can get fat despite having normal weight parents.
Answered 1/23/2012
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Yes.: Overweight and obesity are partially genetic and partially environmental, (related to diet and activity). Also, the reverse is true: an obese person can have parents of normal weight.
Answered 5/3/2015
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