Understanding Racial Differences in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Traits
Fernadez, Jose R.; & Allison, David B. (2003). Understanding Racial Differences in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Traits. Nutrition Reviews, 61(9), 316-319.
Fernadez, Jose R.; & Allison, David B. (2003). Understanding Racial Differences in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Traits. Nutrition Reviews, 61(9), 316-319.
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Epidemiologic data demonstrate a positive association between obesity and certain measures related to the metabolic syndrome that differ among individuals of different ethnic/racial backgrounds. The effect of genetic and environmental factors on these differences is not completely understood; however, insightful information can be obtained by taking into account the degree of ancestral admixture in populations.
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Fernadez, Jose R.
Allison, David B.
2003
Nutrition Reviews
61
9
316-319
0029-6643
10.1301/nr.2003.sept.316-319
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