Open AccessAn Intervention Study of Individual, apoE Genotype-Based Dietary and Physical-Activity Advice: Impact on Health Behavior
Author(s) -
Hanna-Leena Hietaranta-Luoma,
Raija Tahvonen,
Terhi Iso-Touru,
Hannu Puolijoki,
Anu Hopia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
lifestyle genomics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2504-3188
pISSN - 2504-3161
DOI - 10.1159/000371743
Subject(s) - medicine , physical activity , endocrinology , physical therapy
To assess the behavioral effects of receiving personal genetic information, using apoE genotypes as a tool for promoting lifestyle changes. apoE was chosen because it has a significant impact on lipid metabolism and cholesterol absorption, both factors in cardiovascular disease.