Developing Quote by David Agus
“If your DNA profile puts you at a higher risk of developing obesity, that doesn't mean it's your fate. You can take control of the environmental side of the equation and reduce your overall lifetime risk by a lot.”
About This Quote
Genetic obesity risk is not destiny; environmental choices can greatly lower lifetime risk.
In simple terms: Genes aren't fate; lifestyle matters.
Key Takeaway
Control your environment.
Themes
health
genetics
behavior
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- exercise routines
- public health policy
Key Concepts
epidemiology
preventive medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you modify your surroundings?
- What habits will you change?
A Different Perspective
Genetics still influence baseline risk.
![“[The tests agreed] that I was at higher risk than the average person for Type 2 diabetes, which is what my lab works on. In fact, some of the things they were testing for were variants that we had discovered.” quote by Francis Collins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/525/francis-collins-5281_average_the-tests-agreed-that-i-was-at-higher-ri_1326344.jpg)
