http://www.ce-credit.com/courses en-us Latest continuing education credit courses available from CE-credit.com Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:42:54 -0800 15 http://www.ce-credit.com/courses/101660 http://www.ce-credit.com/courses/101660 A new course has been added to CE-credit.com. Here&#39;s the description:<p>Objective: We examined the relative contributions of genetic and environmental influences to restrained eating. Method: Restrained eating was assessed by the Restraint Scale in a survey mailed to all twins enrolled in the University of Washington Twin Registry. We used structural equation modeling to estimate genetic and nongenetic contributions to restrained eating. Results: 1,196 monozygotic (MZ), 456 same-sex dizygotic (DZ) twins, and 447 opposite-sex twins were included in analyses. Restraint Scale scores were more closely correlated in MZ twins (rmale = .55, rfemale = .55) than in same-sex DZ twins (rmale = .31, rfemale = .19). Based on structural equation modeling, the estimated heritability for restrained eating, adjusted for body mass index (BMI) and sex, was 43% (95% confidence interval 35-50%). There was little evidence for common environmental effects. Discussion: These results indicate an inherited component to restrained eating. Genes could influence restrained eating directly or through inherited mediators such as personality factors or tendencies to gain weight.<br />Credits: 1, Format: Online Article, Fee: 17.00</p> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:55:27 -0800 Medical Health, Pharmacology