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Evidence for a strong genetic influence on childhood adiposity despite the force of the obesogenic environment.

The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Feb 2008

Wardle Jane, Carnell Susan, Haworth Claire Ma, Plomin Robert

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BACKGROUND: Body mass index (BMI) has been shown to be highly heritable, but most studies were carried out in cohorts born before the onset of the "obesity epidemic." OBJECTIVE: We aimed to quantify genetic and environmental influences on BMI and central adiposity in children growing up during a time of dramatic rises in pediatric obesity. DESIGN: We carried out twin analyses of BMI and waist circumference (WC)...

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PMID: 18258631
DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/87.2.398

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