Can Descent Fat Be Thin? Get To Know The Facts According To Research

Illustration of the fact whether fat offspring can be thin according to research (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Many people feel hopeless because their bodies are easily fat like their parents or families. Not a few also believe that if they are fat because of their offspring, diet or exercise efforts will not help much. However, recent research shows something different. Gen does play a big role, but not a single determinant factor. You can still be thin even though you have a genetic history of obesity, as long as you know how to work with the body, not against it.

Several studies reported by Health, Tuesday, November 25, stated that genetics can account for about 40 60% of the risk of obesity. This makes some people more easily hungry, more quickly store fat, or have a slow metabolism. Even so, this figure also means that there are still half other factors that are under your control. The environment, eating habits, daily activities, and stress management play the same role as the condition of the body. So, the fat'' gene is not an absolute verdict.

Genetic Obesity occurs when DNA variation affects the body's mechanism in regulating weight. The study divided this condition into three categories, including monogenic, polygenic, and syndrome.

In monogenic obesity, mutations in one particular gene can affect the hormone that regulates appetite, making it difficult for the body to respond to saturation. Polygenic Obesity is more common, where many small genes work together to increase the tendency to gain weight. While syndrome obesity is usually accompanied by other medical conditions that make weight management more complex.

Although genetics is the initial foundation, your environment actually plays the greatest role in determining whether the gene is active' or not. The term obesogenic environment is used to describe conditions that make it easier for a person to eat more and move less, such as fast food that is easy to obtain, work that makes sitting all day, or lack of space for physical activity. This kind of environment can strengthen genetic influences. But when the environment is converted to healthier, the effect can also reverse the tendency of the gene.

According to CDC reports and recommendations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it shows that individuals with high genetic risk can still lose weight with the right lifestyle changes. A balanced diet, controlled portion size, and regular physical activity can help reset hunger and metabolism signals.

In addition, adequate sleep and stress management are very important because they are closely related to the hormone that regulates appetite. For more difficult conditions, consultation with a doctor or nutritionist can help determine appropriate medical steps, including drugs or supporting therapies if needed.

Having a obese gene doesn't mean you have no hope of being thin. Research emphasizes that obesity can still be prevented and overcome, even if there is a congenital tendency. It is daily habits and choices that determine whether the genetic tendency will arise or still 'sleep'. Many people with high genetic risk manage to achieve ideal weight through small but consistent changes. In other words, genes are a factor, but not a determinant of your life.

So, can fat offspring be thin? The answer is clearly possible. Gen does have an influence, but it's not the only factor that determines your weight. With a more regular diet, consistent movement habits, adequate rest, and expert support when needed, your chances to be healthier remain very large. It's never too late to start a change, because your body always has the ability to adapt. The important thing is to move to work, even if it's slow, but consistent.