Are you a chocaholic? Your genes could be to blame
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Today
Burgers, fries, chocolate - we know these foods are bad for our health. So why are some of us incapable of cutting them from our diets? A new study suggests that our genes may be responsible.
Researchers have identified a number of genetic variants that influence our food choices.
Researchers from Spain have identified certain gene variants that influence a person's food preferences, such as a liking for chocolate and high-fat foods.
Study co-author Silvia Berciano, of the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid in Spain, and colleagues hope that their results will lead to personalized dietary advice that helps to prevent and treat obesity and other chronic conditions associated with poor eating habits.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317049.php
