FTO Genotype Is Associated with Body Mass Index after the Age of Seven Years But Not with Energy Intake or Leisure-Time Physical Activity

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Maarit Hakanen · University of Turku

Olli T. Raitakari · University of Turku

Terho Lehtimäki · Tampere University

Nina Peltonen · Tampere University

Katja Pahkala · University of Turku

Lauri Sillanmäki · University of Turku

Hanna Lagström

Abstract

Our results suggest that the effect of the FTO genotype on BMI becomes evident only after age 7 yr. These results further suggest that the FTO gene is not directly associated with energy intake or physical activity.

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Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

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Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 94, Issue 4, pp. 1281-1287

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-1199

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FTO Genotype Is Associated with Body Mass Index after the Age of Seven Years But Not with Energy Intake or Leisure-Time Physical Activity

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