Does genetic testing for obesity influence confidence in the ability to lose weight? A pilot investigation

J Am Diet Assoc. 2001 Nov;101(11):1351-3. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8223(01)00323-6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Energy Metabolism / genetics
  • Environment
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / psychology*
  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / genetics*
  • Obesity / psychology*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Receptors, Adrenergic / genetics*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Self Efficacy*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Weight Gain / genetics
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Receptors, Adrenergic