Associations between rs9939609 FTO polymorphism with nutrient and food intake and adherence to dietary patterns in an urban Argentinian population.

The A allele of rs9939609 polymorphism at the FTO gene has been consistently associated with higher body mass index in different populations, but conflicting results has been found regarding its contribution to food intake variability.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - January 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Luciana Olmedo, Fernando Javier Luna, Jerem ías Zubrzycki, Hernán Dopazo, Magalí Pellon-Maison Tags: Review Brief Source Type: research