The investigators seek to determine how genetics and the environment influence the ability to taste and smell fat. The investigators believe that people who consume higher fat diets and people who have higher body fat levels are less able to taste and smell fat. The investigators expect to see that people who are less able to taste and smell fat will share certain genetic differences.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,500
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver, Colorado, United States
Taste sensitivity
Intensity ratings of linoleic acid will be measured using a visual analog scale.
Time frame: At visit
Genotype
Various SNPs related to taste will be genotyped.
Time frame: At visit
Anthropometric measures
BMI, % body fat, % body water will be measured using BIA.
Time frame: At visit
Dietary data
Exposure to high-fat foods and information from most recent meal (optional) will be evaluated.
Time frame: At visit
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