Article
An intervention study of individual, apoE genotype-based dietary and physical-activity advice: impact on health behavior.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2014
Hietaranta-Luoma Hanna-Leena, Tahvonen Raija, Iso-Touru Terhi, Puolijoki Hannu, Hopia Anu
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To assess the behavioral effects of receiving personal genetic information, using apoE genotypes as a tool for promoting lifestyle changes. apoE was chosen because it has a significant impact on lipid metabolism and cholesterol absorption, both factors in cardiovascular disease. METHODS: This study was a 1-year intervention study of healthy adults aged 20-67 years (n = 107). Their behavioral changes were...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
