Can Being Skinny Be a Genetic Thing? Unpacking the Science of Weight
                                
                                
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                                Research indicates that the heritability of body weight is estimated to be between 40% and 70%. This growing body of evidence suggests that for some individuals, the answer to the question, "Can being skinny be a genetic thing?", is a resounding yes.