A Brief Review of Genetic Approaches to the Study of Food Preferences: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

A Brief Review of Genetic Approaches to the Study of Food Preferences: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Genetic variation plays a crucial role in individual differences in food preferences which ultimately influence food selection and health. Our current understanding of this pathway has been informed through twin studies (to assess the heritability of food preferences), candidate gene studies, and ge...

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Main Authors: Antonietta Robino, Maria Pina Concas, Eulalia Catamo, Paolo Gasparini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
genetics
food preferences
heritability
candidate gene
GWAS
adiposity
polygenic risk score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1735

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