Genetic Obesity Risk Mitigated by Increased Daily Steps
Genetic obesity risk and daily step count were independently associated with incident obesity risk among individuals without obesity.
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Genetic obesity risk and daily step count were independently associated with incident obesity risk among individuals without obesity.
The daily step count required for a person with a higher genetic risk of obesity is more than those with moderate or low genetic risk, the study found.
A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that genetic risk influences how physical activity interventions counter obesity, suggesting a personalized approach to exercise based on one's genetic makeup might be more effective in managing obesity.
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