Could a DNA test in kindergarten predict who will face obesity as an adult? A groundbreaking genetic study in Nature Medicine says yes. Researchers developed a polygenic risk score that can forecast obesity risk in children as young as five.

The findings are especially striking for South Asian populations, where the test was found to be twice as accurate compared to other groups. That’s important, because South Asians face one of the world’s highest risks for diabetes and obesity-related complications.

Experts say this tool could guide families and doctors toward early interventions—diet, lifestyle, and preventive care—long before obesity becomes entrenched.

Read details: Times of India on Nature Medicine genetic study

Childhood Obesity Risk Can Be Predicted at Age 5 Using DNA—With Double the Accuracy for South Asians