Factors That Affect Body Weight 2

Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]

Eating Right for Weight Control 4

Genes A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene called the obesity (ob) gene prevented a strain of […]

Eating Right for Weight Control 3

Factors That Cannot Be Changed Although these factors are beyond your control, their impact on your weight can be modified by changing your diet, and increasing your level of physical activity. Being vigilant about what […]