Researchers have found that in terms of their weight, adult adoptees tend to resemble their _____ more than their_____.

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Researchers have found that in terms of their weight, adult adoptees tend to resemble their _____ more than their_____.

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This is because genetic factors play a significant role in determining an individual's weight and body composition, which are traits inherited from biological parents. Adoptive parents' lifestyle, food preferences and eating habits may influence weight but to a lesser degree than genetics. Studies have shown that adoptees' weight correlates more closely with their biological parents' weight than their adoptive parents'.

Researchers Have Found That in Terms of Their Weight, Adult