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Genetics of Childhood Obesity

Obesity: A Complex Disease. Complex diseases are not inherited in a strictly Mendelian manner (dominant, recessive or sex-linked).Complex diseases are characterized by increased susceptibility among related individuals (family clustering).Complex diseases can involve multiple genes and environm

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Genetics of Childhood Obesity

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    1. Genetics of Childhood Obesity Nancy F. Butte, Ph.D. Childrens Nutrition Research Center Baylor College of Medicine

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