Scott Keatley MPPD | RD | CDN | FAND
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Genes May Influence Food Cravings — and Raise Disease Risk
Everyday Health · July 28, 2026
Genes can influence taste receptors, reward pathways, appetite regulation, and how satisfying certain foods feel, but predisposition is not destiny. Environment, culture, habits, sleep, stress, and food availability still shape behavior. Understanding your patterns and responding to them is more useful than trying to infer a genetic profile from cravings alone.