How genetics influence what we eat

Variation in genes are responsible for different food choices in different people. Gene variation that control how brain works may dictates foods we like to eat often.

Gene variation is the subtle DNA differences in different people that make them unique, it had impact on food preferences and diet plan.

Researchers examined genetics of 818 men and women and gather information about their diet and discovered that genes is responsible for diet choices.

Some genes in the body are responsible for salt and fat intake, this discovery leads to better understanding of why we eat what we eat and it can be used to minimize person's risk for common diseases.