Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 21, 2026
04:46
'Boden Food Plate': Novel Interactive Web-based Method for the Assessment of Dietary Intake
Published on: September 18, 2018
7.7K
Relation between adiponectin 45 T/G polymorphism and dietary composition in the Czech population
Julie Bienertova-Vasku1, Petr Bienert, Josef Tomandl
1Department of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Kamenice 5, Czech Republic. jbienert@med.muni.cz
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
|March 31, 2009
Summary
The ADIPOQ 45T/G gene variant influences dietary habits in Czech Caucasians. GG homozygotes consume more carbohydrates, potentially contributing to diabetes risk through eating behavior.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and Nutrigenomics
- Human Physiology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- The adiponectin gene (ADIPOQ) plays a role in metabolic regulation.
- Genetic variations in ADIPOQ may influence individual responses to diet.
- Eating behavior is a key factor in metabolic health and disease risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the ADIPOQ 45T/G polymorphism and dietary composition in a Czech Caucasian population.
- To explore potential links between this genetic variation and eating behavior patterns.
Main Methods:
- Study population: 138 Czech Caucasians.
- Genotyping: Analysis of the ADIPOQ 45T/G polymorphism.
- Dietary assessment: Evaluation of dietary intake and composition.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between the ADIPOQ 45T/G polymorphism and dietary composition.
- Individuals with the GG genotype (homozygotes) showed a higher intake of carbohydrates compared to other genotypes.
Conclusions:
- The ADIPOQ 45T/G polymorphism is linked to dietary patterns, specifically carbohydrate consumption.
- This genetic influence on eating behavior may partially explain the prodiabetogenic effects associated with the ADIPOQ 45T/G polymorphism.
Related Concept Videos
02:04Conservation of Small Populations
16.7K
Small population sizes put a species at extreme risk of extinction due to a lack of variation, and a consequent decrease in adaptability. This weakens the chances of survival under pressures such as climate change, competition from other species, or new diseases. Large populations are more likely to survive pressures such as these, as such populations are more likely to harbor individuals that have genetic variants that are adaptive under new stresses. Small populations are much less...
16.7K
01:25What is Population Genetics?
64.5K
A population is composed of members of the same species that simultaneously live and interact in the same area. When individuals in a population breed, they pass down their genes to their offspring. Many of these genes are polymorphic, meaning that they occur in multiple variants. Such variations of a gene are referred to as alleles. The collective set of all the alleles within a population is known as the gene pool.
64.5K
01:23Dietary Connections
61.5K
In biological systems, most metabolic pathways are interconnected. The cellular respiration processes that convert glucose to ATP—such as glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the citric acid cycle—tie into those that break down other organic compounds. As a result, various foods—from apples to cheese to guacamole—end up as ATP. In addition to carbohydrates, food also contains proteins and lipids—such as cholesterol and fats. All of these organic compounds are used...
61.5K
03:35Classifying Matter by Composition
89.7K
Matter: Pure Substances and Mixtures
According to its composition, the matter can be classified into two broad categories — pure substances and mixtures.
A pure substance is a form of matter that has a constant composition throughout with uniform properties. For example, any sample of sucrose has the same composition and same physical properties, such as melting point, color, and sweetness, regardless of the source from which it is isolated.
A mixture is composed of two or...
According to its composition, the matter can be classified into two broad categories — pure substances and mixtures.
A pure substance is a form of matter that has a constant composition throughout with uniform properties. For example, any sample of sucrose has the same composition and same physical properties, such as melting point, color, and sweetness, regardless of the source from which it is isolated.
A mixture is composed of two or...
89.7K
00:57Population Growth
28.0K
Population size is dynamic, increasing with birth rates and immigration, and decreasing with death rates and emigration. In ideal conditions with unlimited resources, populations can increase exponentially, which plots as a J-shaped growth rate curve of population size against time. This type of curve is characteristic of newly-introduced invasive species, or populations that have suffered catastrophic declines and are rebounding.
28.0K
01:28Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements
1.6K
Consuming animal-based products offers high-quality proteins that contain optimal levels and combinations of essential amino acids, crucial for tissue repair and growth. Foods like eggs, milk, fish, and most meats are a source of complete proteins. Legumes and cereals are abundant in proteins; however, they typically lack a full range of essential amino acids. As a result, they are considered incomplete protein sources. Some plant sources like soybeans, quinoa, and amaranth do contain complete...
1.6K