Journal article
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Taste Receptor Genes Are Associated with Snacking Patterns of Preschool-Aged Children in the Guelph Family Health Study: A Pilot Study
Abstract
Snacking is an integral component of eating habits in young children that is often overlooked in nutrition research. While snacking is a substantial source of calories in preschoolers' diets, there is limited knowledge about the factors that drive snacking patterns. The genetics of taste may help to better understand the snacking patterns of children. The rs1761667 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CD36 gene has been linked to fat …
Authors
Chamoun E; Hutchinson JM; Krystia O; Mirotta JA; Mutch DM; Buchholz AC; Duncan AM; Darlington G; Haines J; L. DW
Journal
Nutrients, Vol. 10, No. 2,
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
10.3390/nu10020153
ISSN
2072-6643
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
CD36 AntigensChild BehaviorChild Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesDiet RecordsEnergy IntakeFamily HealthFeeding BehaviorFemaleFood PreferencesGenetic Association StudiesHumansInfantMaleOntarioParentsPilot ProjectsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSalivaSnacksTaste Receptors, Type 2