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Table 3 Baseline characteristics according to FTO genotype for the three SNPs

From: Assessment of the FTO gene polymorphisms (rs1421085, rs17817449 and rs9939609) in exercise-trained men and women: the effects of a 4-week hypocaloric diet

FTO SNP

Genotype

Age

(yr)

Sex n (m/f)

Height

(cm)

Body Weight

(kg)

Body Fat %

rs1421085

TT

28 ± 10

6/8

174 ± 8

76.1 ± 11.1

26.7 ± 7.2

CT + CC

34 ± 9

6/27

167 ± 7

67.7 ± 12.5

26.4 ± 5.8

rs17817499

TT

28 ± 10

5/11

173 ± 9

73.6 ± 12.8

26.2 ± 7.4

GT + GG

34 ± 8

6/25

167 ± 7

68.4 ± 12.6

26.8 ± 5.7

rs9939609

TT

27 ± 10

4/10

173 ± 9

73.8 ± 12.7

27.1 ± 7.0

AT + AA

34 ± 9

8/25

168 ± 7

68.7 ± 12.4

26.2 ± 5.9

  1. Data are expressed as the mean ± SD. Legend: cm Centimeters, f Female, kg Kilograms, m Male, yr Years of age. Note: we grouped heterozygotes/homozygotes that were at increased risk for obesity for all three SNPs (i.e., C/−, G/− and A/−)
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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

ISSN: 1550-2783

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