Two genetic analyses to elucidate causality between body mass index and personality.

Kadri ArumäeDaniel BrileyLucia Colodro-CondeErik Lykke MortensenKerry JangJuko AndoChristian KandlerThorkild I A Sørensen Alain DagherRené MõttusUku Vainik

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

Although both genetic analyses suggested an influence of BMI on personality traits, it is not yet known if weight management interventions could influence personality. Personality traits may influence BMI in turn, but effects in this direction appeared weaker.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
genome wide
weight loss
emergency department
sensitive detection