Sex-differential associations of BMI polygenic scores in youth with the double burden of malnutrition
Jacus S. Nacis, Diana Glades D. Ronquillo, Michael E. Serafico, Reminda C Bunhiyan, Mikko Glen Fernandez, Karizza Cruz, Julie Ann Jara, Josie P Desnacido, Apple Joy Ducay, Eldridge B Ferrer, Gerard Bryan Gonzales, Fränzel J.B. van Duijnhoven
The paper examines BMI-related polygenic scores in Filipino youth, finding sex-specific associations with BMIz and weight but not HAZ, and no significant diet interactions.
medRxiv · May 14, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine