Genetic variation in the fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) in association with food preferences in healthy adults

Background: Earlier studies have indicated that the fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is not only associated with BMI and weight but also with appetite and dietary intake. Objectives: We investigated if the FTO rs9939609 associates with food preferences in healthy adults with no cancer, car...

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Main Authors: Louise Brunkwall, Ulrika Ericson, Sophie Hellstrand, Bo Gullberg, Marju Orho-Melander, Emily Sonestedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2013-04-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/download/20028/26873