When the child articulates the first question, the entire genetic endowment is at work.

Their presence in communication among members of communities sharing a certain genetic endowment takes different forms.

The genetic endowment formed in language-based practical experiences of self-constitution is not necessarily adapted to fundamentally different means of expression.

Discussion: This research provides new evidence that overweight Hispanic children exhibit elevated levels of hyperphagic eating behaviors that are influenced by genetic endowment.