The genetics of obesity: what have genetic studies told us about the environment.

doi:10.1023/a:1025687930765

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The genetics of obesity: what have genetic studies told us about the environment.

Behavior genetics - 1 Jul 1997

Hewitt J K

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Genetic studies have shown that both childhood and adult body mass index are substantially heritable. The evidence for shared family environmental influences is largely absent, even though there are clear indications that secular changes in energy expenditure have brought about a significant incr...

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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Child
Energy Metabolism
Female
Humans
Individuality
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity
Phenotype
Social Environment

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