Food cravings, food addiction, and a dopamine-resistant (DRD2 A1) receptor polymorphism in Asian American college students.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

In an era where obesity remains an important public health concern, food addiction has emerged as a possible contributor to obesity. The DRD2 gene is the most studied polymorphism. The aim of this study was to investigate a relationship between food addiction questionnaires, body composition measurements, and a dopamine- resistant receptor polymorphism (DRD2 A1) among Asian Americans.

Methods and study design

A total of 84 Asian American college students were recruited. Participants underwent body composition measurement via bioelectrical impedance, answered questionnaires (Food Craving Inventory and Power of Food Scale), and had blood drawn for genotyping (PCR).

Results

There was no difference in body composition (BMI, percent body fat) betw

SUBMITTER: Yeh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5022562 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature