Serious question here: Wouldn’t sex just count as genetics?

Fat allocation — that is, which area is used for storing these excess calories — depends on several different factors. The majority of weight distribution is determined by genetics, with roughly 50% of fat distribution controlled through heredity. Sex also has an impact, where men tend to carry more fat around the waist, while women tend to carry more fat in the hips and thighs. Age and hormones also have an impact, where increased age and reduced hormone levels tend to cause …

Science Monday: Why’s a “Beer Belly” More Dangerous than Other Fat?

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