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Associations between polymorphisms in genes involved in fatty acid metabolism and dietary fat intakes.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2012
Bouchard-Mercier Annie, Paradis Ann-Marie, Pérusse Louis, Vohl Marie-Claude
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BACKGROUND: Obesity prevalence is growing in our population. Twin studies have estimated the heritability of dietary intakes to about 30%. The objective of this study was to verify whether polymorphisms in genes involved in fatty acid metabolism are associated with dietary fat intakes. METHODS: Seven hundred participants were recruited. A validated food frequency questionnaire was used to assess dietary intakes....
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