Genetic and environmental influences on human body weight: Implications for the behavior therapist

David B. Allison; Myles S. Faith

doi:10.1097/00017285-200001000-00004

Genetic and environmental influences on human body weight: Implications for the behavior therapist

David B. Allison
, Myles S. Faith

Counseling, School and Educational Psychology

Johns Hopkins University
Continuum Health Partners, Inc.

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Abstract

Knowledge of genetic influences on human obesity has dramatically advanced in recent years. However, data that documents the critical role of genetic factors have also provided some of the strongest support for the importance of the environment. This article clarifies common misconceptions about the role of the environment and the potential for behavioral intervention.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	18-21
Number of pages	4
Journal	Nutrition Today
Volume	35
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00017285-200001000-00004
State	Published - 2000

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