• WEATHER ALERTHigh Surf Advisory
    Full Story
  • WEATHER ALERTWinter Weather Advisory
    Full Story
  • ABC7 Eyewitness News
    Watch Now

WATCH LIVE

Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
EDIT
Log In
WatchApps
Local News
Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
Categories
WeatherTrafficU.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
WeatherEntertainmentSportsEquity ReportCommunityPetsAutomotive
Station Info
#ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
shows
NewsmakersOur AmericaLocalish
Follow Us:
Welcome,
Your Account
Log Out

Obesity passed on by gender?

kabc
By ABC7
In a study involving 226 families, British researchers found obese mothers were 10 times more likely to have obese daughters. In addition, obese fathers were six times more likely to have obese sons.

  • More: Most Popular stories, videos and more
  • More: Get breaking news alerts

But they say they were surprised to find obese mothers and fathers had no effect on children of the opposite sex.

Researchers say the link may be behavioral rather than genetic.

Report Typo |  Send Tip |  Get Alerts | Most Popular
Follow @abc7 on Twitter  |  Become a fan on Facebook

Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
TOP STORIES
7.8 magnitude quake kills at least 560 people in Turkey, Syria
CHP escorting traffic on 5 Freeway through the Grapevine due to snow
3 killed, 1 hospitalized in Lynwood crash after police chase
Inmate walks away from LA reentry program
Takar Smith family demands justice in LAPD fatal-shooting case
Grammy winners 2023: See who won
Viola Davis achieves EGOT with Grammy win for her audiobook
Show More
At least 3 businesses vandalized at Lakewood shopping center
OC man gets 3 life sentences for killing girlfriend, 2 young sons
Beyoncé officially has the most Grammys of any artist
Riverside police: Boy found after alleged abduction, mother arrested
Disneyland Resort celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder
More TOP STORIES News
ABC7 Los Angeles
  • Home
  • AccuWeather
  • Traffic
  • Local News
      Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
  • Categories
      WatchAppsU.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
  • Station Info
      #ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
  • Shows
      NewsmakersOur AmericaLocalish
  • Apps
ABC7 Los Angeles
Follow Us:
HomeWeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
U.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
#ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Children's Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Terms of Use
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Public Inspection File
  • FCC Applications
Privacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy Rights
Terms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC Applications
Copyright © 2023 KABC Television, LLC. All Rights Reserved.