Publications by authors named "Clarissa T Fujiwara"
Article Synopsis
- Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue that affects children's quality of life and increases their risk for chronic diseases.
- The study explores how genetic variations (SNPs) in taste receptor genes influence food preferences and dietary habits among obese children compared to normal-weight peers.
- Findings indicate that specific gene variants are linked to increased waist-to-height ratios and higher consumption of chocolate powder, as well as lower intake of dietary fiber in obese adolescents, but no direct genotypic link to obesity risk was established.
Background/aims: Taste is recognized as an important predictor of food choices. Thus, polymorphisms in genes encoding taste receptors may explain the variability in food preference and intake. Here, we aimed to determine whether genetic variation in the CD36 gene affects food intake and risk of obesity.
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- The study investigates the impact of two genetic variants near the MC4R gene (rs12970134 and rs17782313) on various health and dietary factors in obese children and adolescents.
- The research includes 518 participants and finds that the variant rs17782313 is linked to higher triglyceride levels and an increased risk of hypertriglyceridemia, while rs12970134 does not show any relevant associations.
- Neither of the genetic variants was found to influence food intake or binge eating behavior, indicating that other factors may play a more significant role in these outcomes.