Which of the following factors in obesity is not inherited?
A) the resting metabolic rate
B) childhood eating behaviour
C) leptin receptors
D) the number of fat cells we develop

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Childhood eating behaviour is not solely determined by genetics, and can be influenced by environmental factors such as parenting style and food availability. The other factors listed (resting metabolic rate, leptin receptors, and number of fat cells) have a genetic component.

Which of the Following Factors in Obesity Is Not Inherited