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Can our genetic makeup make us feel fat? That’s the question asked by University of Colorado Boulder researchers in a new study that examines the extent to which our “weight identity” is ingrained in our DNA. According to Health.com, they estimate that perceived weight status is 47 percent heritable, and that genetic influences seem to be particularly strong for women. Co-author Jason Boardman, PhD, said in a press release, “One's own perception about his or her health is a gold standard measure—it predicts mortality better than anything else." However, he added that "those who are less flexible in assessing their changing health over time may be less likely than others to make significant efforts to improve and maintain their health.” The study was published in the journal Social Science & Medicine

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