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The [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health declares in their article ''[[Gene]]s are not destiny'':
The [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health declares in their article ''[[Gene]]s are not destiny'':
{{cquote|...it’s important to remember that overall, the contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. As one scientist wrote, “Genes may co-determine who becomes obese, but our environment determines how many become obese.” That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>}}
{{cquote|...it’s important to remember that overall, the contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. As one scientist wrote, “Genes may co-determine who becomes obese, but our environment determines how many become obese.” That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>}}
== Weight loss methods and medical science ==
[[Bariatric science]] is the branch of [[medical science]] that deals with the causes, prevention, treatment/control of [[obesity]] and its allied diseases.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bariatric Definition of the bariatric]</ref>
For more information on weight loss methods, please see: [[Bariatric science]]
== Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity ==
== Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity ==