the percentage of the inheritance of obesity that is accounted for by genetic factors is about
Genetics of obesity Polymorphisms in various genes controlling appetite and metabolism predispose to obesity under certain dietary conditions. The percentage of obesity that can be attributed to genetics varies widely, depending on the population examined, from 6% to 85%.[6] As of 2006, more than 41 sites on the human genome have been linked to the development of obesity when a favorable environment is present.[7] The involvement of genetic factors in the development of obesity is estimated to be 40â€“70%. Some of these obesogenic or leptogenic genes may influence obese individuals response to weight loss or weight management.[8]
Obesity in Canada As of 2016, 16% of British Columbians are obese, making it the province with the lowest rate of obesity in Canada. The Northwest Territories have the highest obesity rate, at 33.7%. [5]