Will Your Weight Loss Program Work? It May Depend on Your Genes

When people take part in a weight loss program, some shed many pounds, while others don't see the scale change at all. Now, early research suggests people's genes may predict whether they will lose weight during a weight loss program. The participants also submitted a DNA sample for a test (called Pathway Fit, from the DNA testing company Pathway Genomics) that analyzed 75 genetic markers already known to be linked with certain health conditions or with the body's responses to diet and exer