The Relationship Between European Genetic Admixture and Body Composition Among Hispanics and Native Americans.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Klimentidis, Y. C.; Miller, G. F.; Shrwer, M. D.
- Source
- American Journal of Human Biology. May/Jun2009, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p377-382. 6p. 2 Charts, 2 Graphs.
- Subject
- *MEDICAL research
*GENOTYPE-environment interaction
*PHENOTYPES
*ADIPOSE tissues
*BODY mass index
- Language
- ISSN
- 1042-0533
The article examines the relationship between genetic admixture and two phenotypic measures that are related to percent body fat (PBF) and body mass index (BMI). It also assesses the influence of some environmental covariates through examining the phenotypes. The researchers find a significant negative relationship between European genetic admixture, BMI and PBF.