The last consequence is genetic inheristance. According to Anne Collins (2000-2007)
Genes affect a wide range of chemical functions in the body and affect our weight in many ways. For example, metabolism, hormones and body fat disposition are all affected by genetic inheritance.
But the precise affect of genes on weight and weight gain is hard to measure. For example, our eating habits and lifestyle (e.g. watching TV) are largely conditioned by family environment. So even though a child with two overweight parents is estimated to have a 70 percent chance of growing up obese, this may be due to family influence rather than genetic influence.
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