Madeline is 9 years old and considered obese. While her parents acknowledge that they could adopt a healthier lifestyle, they blame genetics for her weight problem. How many genes are estimated to influence Madeline's weight?

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Dozens of genes have been found to be associated with obesity, but no single gene is solely responsible for it. Therefore, it is unlikely that only one gene is influencing Madeline's weight, and it is not accurate to blame genetics as the sole cause.

Madeline Is 9 Years Old and Considered Obese