The significant effects of puberty on the genetic diathesis of binge eating in girls.

Kelly L KlumpKristen M CulbertShannon O'ConnorNatasha FowlerS Alexandra Burt

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2017)

Results provide critical support for increased genetic influences on binge eating during puberty. Additional studies are needed to identify hormonal mechanisms and fully test contemporary models of ovarian hormone risk.

Keyphrases

weight loss
physical activity
genome wide
copy number
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome