Blar i forfatter "Næss, Marit"
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Intergenerational polygenic obesity risk throughout adolescence in a cross-sectional study design: The HUNT study, Norway
Næss, Marit; Sund, Erik; Vie, Gunnhild Åberge; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Kvaløy, Kirsti (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-14)Objective - This study examined the relationship between parental obesity polygenic risk and children’s BMI throughout adolescence. Additionally, from a smaller subsample, the objective was to assess whether parental polygenic risk score (PRS) may act as a proxy for offspring PRS in studies lacking offspring genetic data.<p> <p>Methods - A total of 8,561 parent-offspring (age 13-19 years) trios ... -
Ovulation frequency in women of childbearing age attending a population based health survey : the relationship between self-reported cycles and measured serum progesterone levels in The North-Trøndelag health study, The HUNT3-Survey 2006-2008
Næss, Marit (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-12-01)The primary objective was to study the frequency of ovulatory menstrual cycles among women aged 20-50 years participating in the HUNT3-survey. Further, we wanted to investigate how the women’s report of menstrual cycle day coincided with the increase in measured serum progesterone level. Finally, we also investigated the association between self-reported premenstrual symptoms and verified ovulatory ...