Tag: Healthy thinness

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.

According to a 2019 study published in *PLOS Genetics*, researchers identified genetic regions associated with healthy thinness. This can shed light on the mystery of what happens if you eat a lot but don't gain weight.