Multilevel modelling of somatotype components: the Portuguese sibling study on growth, fitness, lifestyle and health

• Main Authors: Sara Pereira (Author), Peter T. Katzmarzyk (Author), Thayse Natacha Gomes (Author), Michele Souza (Author), Raquel N. Chaves (Author), Fernanda K. dos Santos (Author), Daniel Santos (Author), Donald Hedeker (Author), José A. R. Maia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Somatotype is a complex trait influenced by different genetic and environmental factors as well as by other covariates whose effects are still unclear. Aims: To (1) estimate siblings' resemblance in their general somatotype; (2) identify sib-pair (brother-brother (BB), sister-sister...