Can you inherit obesity from your parents, and how much is genetic in Europe?

Inherited obesity explained: genetic predisposition, polygenic risk, lifestyle factors, metabolism, and clinical assessment criteria.

In this episode, we examine the role of genetics in obesity and how doctors distinguish inherited risk from modifiable lifestyle factors under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How multiple genes influence appetite regulation and energy balance

• The difference between rare monogenic obesity and common polygenic risk

• Why family habits and environment also shape weight outcomes

• The role of insulin resistance and metabolic rate

• How childhood obesity risk can track into adulthood

• When metabolic screening (HbA1c, lipids, blood pressure) is recommended ...