Tag: adiposity rebound


February 23, 2011

SNPwatch: Association Between FTO Variant and Obesity Depends on Age and Impacts Development

BMI versus age by FTO genotype

Obesity is an enormous public health concern in the United States, affecting about 33% of adults and 20% of children and adolescents. While lifestyle and environmental factors play an undeniable role in whether an individual becomes obese, researchers have also uncovered common genetic variants that influence [...]

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