Investigating the Efficacy of Genetic, Environmental, and Multifactorial Risk Information When Communicating Obesity Risk to Parents of Young Children.

Susan PerskyHaley E YaremychMegan R GoldringRebecca A FerrerMargaret K RoseBrittany M Hollister

Published in: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (2021)

While none of the messages improved feeding above the control condition, GxFE messages were associated with a better overall profile of outcomes. As such, it may be beneficial for messaging for parents about children's obesity risk to include content that reflects the complexity of genetic and environmental contributions to obesity risk.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
weight gain
young adults
high fat diet induced
physical activity
risk assessment
human health
dna methylation
body mass index
skeletal muscle