Article
Clock Gene Variants Are Associated with Energy and Macronutrient Intake in Early Childhood and Adulthood.
Nutrients - 12 Jun 2026
Ribau Zachary J, Subedi Sanjeena, Vallis Lori Ann, Coyle-Asbil Hannah J, Annis Angela, Nixon Madeline, Hillyer Lyn, Duncan Alison M, Haines Jess, Ma David W L
Abstract excerpt
Background/Objectives: Obesity remains a global health concern, and personalized prevention strategies that consider genetic predispositions can enhance existing strategies. Research suggests that variation in circadian rhythm-related genes, or clock genes, may influence obesity risk, in part through effects on dietary behaviour. However, associations between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in clock genes...
Topics
- Humans
- Male
- Female
- Child
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Child, Preschool
- Energy Intake
- CLOCK Proteins
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Adult
- Middle Aged
