Association of the FTO fat mass and obesity – associated gene rs9939609 polymorphism with rewarding value of food and eating behavior in Chilean children

• The FTO rs9939609 have been previously associated with energy and macronutrient intake.• Our study evaluates the association between specific eating behavior scores and FTO polymorphism in Chilean Children.• We found that rs9939609-A allele of the FTO gene is associated with eating behavior traits that may predispose obese children to increased energy intake and obesity.
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research