FTO Gene Associates and Interacts with Obesity Risk, Physical Activity, Energy Intake, and Time Spent Sitting: Pilot Study in a Nigerian Population

FTO Gene Associates and Interacts with Obesity Risk, Physical Activity, Energy Intake, and Time Spent Sitting: Pilot Study in a Nigerian Population

Fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene influences obesity but studies have shown that environmental/lifestyle variables like physical activity (PA), time spent sitting (TSS), and energy intake might mediate the effect. However, this is poorly understood in Nigeria due to scarce studies. We demys...

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Main Authors: Bolaji Fatai Oyeyemi, Charles Ayorinde Ologunde, Ayonposi Bukola Olaoye, Nanfizat Abiket Alamukii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3245270

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