Article
Genetic Variation in CD36 Is Associated with Decreased Fat and Sugar Intake in Obese Children and Adolescents.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2016
Pioltine Marina B, de Melo Maria Edna, Santos Aritânia, Machado Alisson D, Fernandes Ariana E, Fujiwara Clarissa T, Cercato Cintia, Mancini Marcio C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Taste is recognized as an important predictor of food choices. Thus, polymorphisms in genes encoding taste receptors may explain the variability in food preference and intake. Here, we aimed to determine whether genetic variation in the CD36 gene affects food intake and risk of obesity. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with obese Brazilian children and adolescents (n = 466;...
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