The demonstration that flies do become obese on a high-fat diet (HFD)

The demonstration that flies do become obese on a high-fat diet (HFD) Scientists say that fruit flies that grow obese after eating a diet Media loaded with fat could lead the way to the core elements of obesity.

The demonstration that flies do become obese on a high-fat diet (HFD), much as humans do, indicates that the ability to become obese goes way, way back, researchers said.

It is harder to survive in times of scarcity. As a result, organisms may be poised to maximize their food intake. At the other extreme, this can lead to obesity. It may be that the propensity has always been there," said Sean Oldham of the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.