Gene library · Metabolism
Appetite tendency
rs9939609 · gene FTO · category Metabolism · Free in the Quanome app
Your DNA file reports your genotype at rs9939609 — a marker in the FTO gene that studies link to appetite tendency. Here's what each genotype is associated with:
| Genotype | What it's associated with |
|---|---|
| AA | Two FTO variants — a small association with higher appetite; diet and activity still dominate. |
| AT | One FTO variant — a slight appetite association. |
| TT | No FTO appetite-associated variant. |
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