People with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene experience a 20% higher lifetime risk of _____ compared to those who have the "low-risk" form of the gene.

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People with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene experience a 20% higher lifetime risk of _____ compared to those who have the "low-risk" form of the gene.​

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According to the given information, people with the "high-risk" form of the FTO gene have a higher lifetime risk of becoming overweight or obese compared to those who have the "low-risk" form of the gene. The other options (experiencing a stroke, becoming anemic, developing cancer, and developing heart disease) are not mentioned as being affected by the FTO gene in the given statement.

People with the "High-Risk" Form of the FTO Gene Experience