Physical Activity Might Reduce the Adverse Impacts of the FTO Gene Variant rs3751812 on the Body Mass Index of Adults in Taiwan

The fat mass and obesity-associated (<i>FTO</i>) gene is a significant genetic contributor to polygenic obesity. We investigated whether physical activity (PA) modulates the effect of <i>FTO</i> rs3751812 on body mass index (BMI) among Taiwanese adults. Analytic samples inclu...

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Main Authors: Yi-Ching Liaw, Yung-Po Liaw, Tsuo-Hung Lan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/10/5/354