European lactase persistence genotype shows evidence of association with increase in body mass index.

The global prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in recent decades, mainly due to excess calorie intake and increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Here, we test the association between obesity measured by body mass index (BMI) and one of the best-known genetic variants showing strong selectiv...

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Main Authors:	Kettunen, J, Silander, K, Saarela, O, Amin, N, Müller, M, Timpson, N, Surakka, I, Ripatti, S, Laitinen, J, Hartikainen, A, Pouta, A, Lahermo, P, Anttila, V, Männistö, S, Jula, A, Virtamo, J, Salomaa, V, Lehtimäki, T, Raitakari, O, Gieger, C, Wichmann, E, Van Duijn, C, Smith, G, McCarthy, M, Järvelin, MR
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2010

European lactase persistence genotype shows evidence of association with increase in body mass index.

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