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TAS2R38 PAV Haplotype Predicts Vegetable Consumption in Community-Dwelling Caucasian Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.
Biological research for nursing - 1 Jul 2020
Smith Jennifer L, Estus Steven, Lennie Terry A, Moser Debra K, Chung Misook L, Mudd-Martin Gia
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INTRODUCTION: A heart-healthy diet might reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Genetic variants that affect taste are associated with food choices. This study aims to investigate the associations of the TAS2R38 haplotype with consumption of sodium, sugar, saturated fats, and vegetables. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesized that, compared to people who are alanine-valine-isoleucine (AVI) homozygous for the TAS2R38...
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