Diet and Exercise Work Despite Genetic Obesity Risk

A new meta-analysis (which is just a fancy way of saying - a review of A LOT of studies) shows that certain genetic predispositions for obesity does not preclude lifestyle changes from having successful outcomes in weight loss efforts. The analysis looked at diet, exercise and drug based interventions. Look at this quote: 
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"We found that the FTO genotype had no detectable effect on weight loss in overweight and obese adults in response to intervention. Importantly, our findings show that the genetic predisposition to obesity associated with the FTO minor allele can be at least partly counteracted through dietary, exercise, or drug based weight loss interventions and that those carrying the minor allele respond equally well to such interventions," Mathers and colleagues said.

This is great news! Even if your genetics have assisted in packing on a few extra pounds, it doesn't mean you are doomed to stay at your current weight. Diet and lifestyle intervention can help you shed unwanted pounds.

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http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Obesity/60378?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2016-09-22&eun=g411013d0r&pos=0