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Lifestyle genomics and the metabolic syndrome: A review of genetic variants that influence response to diet and exercise interventions.
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition - 1 Jan 2019
Fenwick Peri H, Jeejeebhoy Khursheed, Dhaliwal Rupinder, Royall Dawna, Brauer Paula, Tremblay Angelo, Klein Doug, Mutch David M
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises a cluster of risk factors that includes central obesity, dyslipidemia, impaired glucose homeostasis and hypertension. Individuals with MetS have elevated risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease; thus placing significant burdens on social and healthcare systems. Lifestyle interventions (comprised of diet, exercise or a combination of both) are routinely recommended as...
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