Genetic risk for obesity and the effectiveness of the ChooseWell 365 workplace intervention to prevent weight gain and improve dietary choices.
Hassan S DashtiDouglas E LevyMarie-France HivertKaitlyn AlimentiJessica L McCurleyRicha SaxenaAnne N ThorndikePublished in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2021)
Having a high BMI genetic risk was associated with greater increases in BMI and lower quality purchases over 2 y. The 12-mo behavioral intervention improved employees' food choices, regardless of the genetic burden, and may have attenuated weight gain conferred by having the genetic risk.