Is BMI Heritable? Study Says Obesity In Teens Raises Offspring's Risk Of Same

The researchers have now found that obesity in adolescence can affect the risk of the same in future generations. (Credit: Image by artursafronovvvv on Freepik)

Obesity in teenagers has far-reaching health impacts. From affecting both physical and mental well-being to raising the risk of chronic diseases, the repercussions are extensive.

The researchers have now found that obesity in adolescence can also affect the risk of the same in future generations.