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

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 (SS)...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Thayse Natacha Gomes, Michele Souza, Raquel N. Chaves, Fernanda K. dos Santos, Daniel Santos, Donald Hedeker, José A. R. Maia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-05-01
Series:Annals of Human Biology
Subjects:
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2016.1243727