FTO rs9939609 A allele influences anthropometric outcome in response to dietary intervention, but not in response to physical exercise program

The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is involved in energy homeostasis. The A allele of the rs9939609 (SNP; T>A) is associated with obesity and higher food intake, while its effect in energy expenditure remains unclear. The aim of this study is to examine whether FTO rs9939609 is associated with the anthropometric outcomes of a physical exercise program and a dietary intervention. We studied two independent samples. The first was...