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Can girls inherit obese bodyshape and big fat belly from their father as well?

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Yes: The tendency to obesity is inherited on both sides. Most of what you hear about "you get that from mom / dad" is made up / folklore.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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M south Indian.Is it the fat storing location or difference in gender that makes a big round fat belly more common in obese male than obese women here?

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I am wondering if I am at risk of becoming obese. I am 95kg and I am 5'2 tall. I have a very big belly. My thighs are really fat. My stomach hangs over my pants. I can not run 1km without running out of breath. Will I become obese?

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