From Kelly, Age 15 - 06/14/05 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx  Click here to reply  
Can anyone tell my if being overweight runs in the family b/c im overweight but my brother is so skinny he's sticks and bones w/b
Reply from Chelsea, Age 17 - 06/15/05  - IP#: 24.210.201.xxx
If you're asking if it is hereditary, your answer is no.
There is no 'fat gene' in families.