The Role of Dietary Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load in Mediating Genetic Susceptibility via MC4R s17782313 Genotypes to Affect Cardiometabolic Risk Factors among Apparently Healthy Obese Individuals

Figure 6

Structural equation model diagram with standardized estimates for total effects of genetic, sociodemographic, and psychological parameters and diet on metabolic syndrome among obese adults. Abbreviations: MC4R: melanocortin-4 receptor; GI: glycemic index; GL: glycemic load; SES: socioeconomic status; MetS: metabolic syndrome; PA: physical activity; Appe: appetite. All path coefficients are standardized. Red arrows mean value ≤ 0.05. ^£Total effect is defined as the sum of direct and indirect effects.