Associations of FTO and CLOCK Genetic Variants with Emotional Eating and Reward-Related Appetite Regulation Among Healthy Young Adult Males: An Exploratory Secondary Analysis.

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Background: Patterns of dysregulated eating, including overeating, frequent snacking, and heightened food cravings, are associated with an increased risk of obesity and metabolic disease. Eating behaviors are multidimensional and can influence many factors, including social, cultural, and biological processes. Emerging evidence suggests that genetic variation may contribute to inter-individual differences in...

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