There's a related RadioLab episode on this topic. A Scandinavian researcher showed that if you underwent caloric restriction in your adolescence, then surprisin

There's a related RadioLab episode on this topic. A Scandinavian researcher showed that if you underwent caloric restriction in your adolescence, then surprisingly, your descendants are less likely to suffer from heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses related to diet. http://www.radiolab.org/story/251876-inheritance/ http://www.radiolab.org/story/251876-inheritance/