A complete linkage disequilibrium in a haplotype of three SNPs in Fat Mass and Obesity associated (FTO) gene was strongly associated with anthropometric indices after controlling for calorie intake and physical activity

• Main Authors: Naser Kalantari (Author), Nastaran Keshavarz Mohammadi (Author), Pantea Izadi (Author), Maryam Gholamalizadeh (Author), Saeid Doaei (Author), Hassan Eini-Zinab (Author), Tuire Salonurmi (Author), Shahram Rafieifar (Author), Reza Janipoor (Author), Ghasem Azizi Tabesh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The underlying mechanism of the effect of FTO genotype on body mass index (BMI) and body composition is unknown. The objective of the study was to investigate the association of FTO gene polymorphisms with anthropometric indices in adolescent boys after adjustments for dietary in...