Understanding Racial Differences in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Traits

Citation

Fernadez, Jose R. & Allison, David B. (2003). Understanding Racial Differences in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Traits. Nutrition Reviews, 61, 316-319.

Abstract

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.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1301/nr.2003.sept.316-319

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2003

Journal Title

Nutrition Reviews

Author(s)

Fernadez, Jose R.
Allison, David B.