Fig. 3From: Dietary glycemic index and glycemic load mediate the effect of CARTPT rs2239670 gene polymorphism on metabolic syndrome and metabolic risk factors among adults with obesityHypothesized models in which GI and GL as mediating variables relate CARTPT rs2239670 polymorphism, socio-demographic and psychological parameters to MetS. Abbreviations: CART, cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript; GI, glycemic index; GL, glycemic load; SES, socio-economic status; PA, Physical activity; Appe, appetite; MetS, metabolic syndrome.Back to article page