The intergenerational correlation in weight: how genetic resemblance reveals the social role of families

Authors :: Martin, Molly A.
Source :: The American Journal of Sociology. Nov, 2008, Vol. 114 Issue 3, pS67, 39 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The role of the social characteristics of families on the weight of adolescents is investigated. The relationship between the obesity of parents and the weight of adolescents has both social and genetic components.

Subjects :: Family -- Physiological aspects
Teenagers -- Physiological aspects
Teenagers -- Social aspects
Teenagers -- Genetic aspects
Youth -- Physiological aspects
Youth -- Social aspects
Youth -- Genetic aspects
Obesity -- Genetic aspects
Obesity -- Social aspects
Sociology and social work

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