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Physical activity and FTO genotype by physical activity interactive influences on obesity.
BMC genetics - 24 Feb 2016
Kim Joon Young, DeMenna Jacob T, Puppala Sobha, Chittoor Geetha, Schneider Jennifer, Duggirala Ravindranath, Mandarino Lawrence J, Shaibi Gabriel Q, Coletta Dawn K
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BACKGROUND: Although the effect of the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene on adiposity is well established, there is a lack of evidence whether physical activity (PA) modifies the effect of FTO variants on obesity in Latino populations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine PA influences and interactive effects between FTO variants and PA on measures of adiposity in Latinos. RESULTS: After...
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