"Genetic Predisposition to Obesity Requires Intensified Exercise Regimen"

A new study suggests that individuals genetically predisposed to obesity may need to engage in more physical activity to achieve the same weight loss results as those without the same genetic risk. Using data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, researchers found that individuals with a higher genetic risk for obesity needed to walk significantly more steps per day to mitigate their risk, indicating that a personalized approach to physical activity guidelines may be necessary for those with a genetic predisposition to obesity.