Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective
Genomics is the study of the entire human genome and involves not only studying the actions of single genes but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. This article emphasizes the multifactorial nature of common obesity, which is caused by the interaction of...
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| author | Astrid Newell, MD Amy Zlot, MPH Kerry Silvey, MA Kiley Ariail, MPH |
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| description | Genomics is the study of the entire human genome and involves not only studying the actions of single genes but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. This article emphasizes the multifactorial nature of common obesity, which is caused by the interaction of genes, environment, and lifestyle. Individual variation in genes that influence behavior, satiety, and taste suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to reducing or preventing obesity may be ineffective. Data are not yet available to allow for personalized obesity interventions based on genetic predisposition. However, a genomics approach may provide a useful framework for addressing the obesity epidemic. More research is needed before specific targeted public health interventions that include genomic strategies can be effectively integrated into addressing obesity in public health practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e5b05556f1dd4288a419cf9219da6b562023-12-02T16:11:34ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionPreventing Chronic Disease1545-11512007-04-0142Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics PerspectiveAstrid Newell, MDAmy Zlot, MPHKerry Silvey, MAKiley Ariail, MPHGenomics is the study of the entire human genome and involves not only studying the actions of single genes but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. This article emphasizes the multifactorial nature of common obesity, which is caused by the interaction of genes, environment, and lifestyle. Individual variation in genes that influence behavior, satiety, and taste suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to reducing or preventing obesity may be ineffective. Data are not yet available to allow for personalized obesity interventions based on genetic predisposition. However, a genomics approach may provide a useful framework for addressing the obesity epidemic. More research is needed before specific targeted public health interventions that include genomic strategies can be effectively integrated into addressing obesity in public health practice.http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0068.htmobesity epedimicgenomics perspective |
| spellingShingle | Astrid Newell, MD Amy Zlot, MPH Kerry Silvey, MA Kiley Ariail, MPH Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective Preventing Chronic Disease obesity epedimic genomics perspective |
| title | Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective |
| title_full | Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective |
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| title_short | Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: A Genomics Perspective |
| title_sort | addressing the obesity epidemic a genomics perspective |
| topic | obesity epedimic genomics perspective |
| url | http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0068.htm |
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