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Taq1a polymorphism (rs1800497) is associated with obesity-related outcomes and dietary intake in a multi-ethnic sample of children.

Michelle I CardelDominick J LemasA M LeeD R MillerT HuoY C KlimentidisJ R Fernandez
Published in: Pediatric obesity (2018)
Our results suggest that having two Taq1a risk alleles is associated with an increase in reported calorie and sugar consumption and is a potential risk factor for early development of excess adiposity in multi-ethnic children. These results need to be confirmed in a larger sample.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • young adults
  • weight loss
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight gain
  • type diabetes
  • skeletal muscle
  • adipose tissue
  • high fat diet induced
  • physical activity
  • human health