DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood

DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood

Researchers say early detection could support lifestyle interventions before weight shifts

A test can predict the risk of adult obesity in early childhood, global researchers have discovered. (iStock)

More than half of the global population is expected to be overweight or obese by 2035, according to the World Obesity Federation. (iStock)

Researchers suggest that these findings support early prevention strategies for obesity, like lifestyle interventions at a younger age. (iStock)