Genetic variation rs1121980 in the fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is associated with dietary intake in Koreans Young Goh and Jeong-Hwa Choi

Background: Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is a well-known gene associated with body weight and obesity risk. Recent studies have suggested that genetic variations in FTO may play a role in the regulation of food preference and consumption. However, little is known with respect to Asian populations. Objective: This study examined whether rs1121980 C > T in FTO is associated with food intake in Koreans. Design: This study was performed using data from the Korean Genome and...