Change and Stability in Sibling Resemblance in Obesity Markers: The Portuguese Sibling Study on Growth, Fitness, Lifestyle, and Health.

Sara Pereira Peter Todd KatzmarzykDonald HedekerJosé António Ribeiro Maia

Published in: Journal of obesity (2019)

Longitudinal individual tracking and sibling resemblance for obesity markers were found. Yet, different trajectories were also identified depending on the marker and sib type. Individual and familial characteristics exert different influences on each obesity marker.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
weight loss
insulin resistance
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
physical activity
healthcare
public health
mental health
body composition
depressive symptoms
adipose tissue
early onset
skeletal muscle
health promotion