Tag: Weight science

According to a 2019 Cambridge study, healthy thin people tend to have fewer genetic variants associated with weight gain, stacking the odds in their favor. This offers a major clue as to why do people eat a lot but not gain weight, but genetics are only one piece of a complex puzzle involving metabolism, activity levels, and gut health.

Contrary to the popular belief that naturally slim people can eat whatever they want, a 2022 study revealed they actually eat around 12% less food and are significantly less active than their normal-weight counterparts. This surprising finding addresses the question, 'Do thin people actually eat less?', while also challenging long-held assumptions about metabolism and weight maintenance.