Heritability of physical activity traits in Brazilian families: the Baependi Heart Study

• Main Authors: Horimoto Andréa RVR (Author), Giolo Suely R (Author), Oliveira Camila M (Author), Alvim Rafael O (Author), Soler Júlia P (Author), de Andrade Mariza (Author), Krieger José E (Author), Pereira Alexandre C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is commonly recognized that physical activity has familial aggregation; however, the genetic influences on physical activity phenotypes are not well characterized. This study aimed to (1) estimate the heritability of physical acti...