Open AccessSex Differences in Genetic and Environmental Influences on Percent Body Fatness and Physical Activity
Author(s) -
Erin White,
Jennifer D. Slane,
Kelly L. Klump,
S. Alexandra Burt,
James M. Pivarnik
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of physical activity and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.787
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1543-5474
pISSN - 1543-3080
DOI - 10.1123/jpah.2012-0221
Subject(s) - heritability , bioelectrical impedance analysis , twin study , physical activity , demography , gene–environment interaction , psychology , body mass index , additive genetic effects , developmental psychology , medicine , biology , endocrinology , genetics , physical therapy , sociology , gene , genotype
Knowing the extent to which genetic and environmental factors influence percent body fatness (%Fat) and physical activity (PA) would be beneficial, since both are tightly correlated with future health outcomes. Thus, the purpose was to evaluate sex differences in genetic and environmental influences on %Fat and physical activity behavior in male and female adolescent twins.