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Genetic and environmental influences on eating behaviors in 2.5- and 9-year-old children: a longitudinal twin study.
The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity - 7 Dec 2013
Dubois Lise, Diasparra Maikol, Bédard Brigitte, Kaprio Jaakko, Fontaine-Bisson Bénédicte, Tremblay Richard, Boivin Michel, Pérusse Daniel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Eating behaviors during childhood are related both to children's diet quality and to their weight status. A better understanding of the determinants of eating behavior during childhood is essential for carrying out effective dietary interventions. METHODS: We assessed the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to variations in selected eating behaviors in early and late childhood....
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