Those of European origin are more likely to have genes urging them to gorge on fatty foods, beer and wine, than Asians.

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Westerners are genetically programmed to drink more alcohol and eat unhealthy foods than those in the Eastern hemisphere, according to a recent study, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Scientists at Aberdeen University discovered that those of European origin are more likely to have genes urging them to gorge on fatty foods, beer and wine, than Asians.

Researcher Dr. Alasdair MacKenzie explained that there's a genetic switch controlling appetite and thirst and, if turned on too strong, makes people crave fatty foods and alcohol. The switch is weaker in Asians, suggesting they are less inclined to consume unhealthy items. .（点击《每日电讯报》查看原文）

西方人生来爱吃垃圾食品

       据英国《每日电讯报》报道，最新研究表明，相比于东方人来说，西方人的遗传基因决定他们天生就更爱喝酒、吃不健康的食物。

       英国阿伯丁大学的科学家发现，欧洲人的基因决定他们生来就比亚洲人更爱吃油腻的食物、喝啤酒和葡萄酒。

       阿拉斯代尔·麦肯齐博士解释称，有一种基因可以控制和决定人的口味和食欲，使人更爱吃油腻的食物和酒，而这种基因对亚洲人的控制相对较弱。

(China.org.cn July 18, 2011)