I blame genetics

Four days ago I saw a study about two genes which have a role on why people enjoy dietary fat.

Here is the description of the study from newswise.com

Description

While high-fat foods are thought to be of universal appeal, there is actually a lot of variation in the extent to which people like and consume fat. A new study in the March issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, reported that two specific genes (TAS2R38–a bitter taste receptor and CD36–a possible fat receptor), may play a role in some people’s ability to taste and enjoy dietary fat. By understanding the role of these two genes, food scientists may be able to help people who have trouble controlling how much fat they eat.

While this study is legit and all it shouldn't give excuses to people that are fat because of their own food choices. Genetics surely play a huge role to a person's physique but the way of life of that person is the definitive factor. If someone doesn't care about what he eats and sits on a couch all day he will get fat. That's a fact. The main difference genetics make is that he will get fat slower or faster than a person with a different genetic profile. Same goes for muscle gain, general athletic performance etc. To conclude even though scientific knowledge like this study can provide us with interesting facts they shouldn't be used as a way for people to remain the same.