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How come i have obesity, but nobody else in the family has it?

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Lifestyle: While genetics plays a role in obesity, other factors (such as diet and exercise) also contribute to obesity. It is possibly that your caloric intake, food choices, level of exercise differs from that of your other family members.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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