Background: Macronutrient intake varies substantially between individuals, and there is
evidence that this variation is partly accounted for by genetic variants. Objective: The
objective of the study was to identify common genetic variants that are associated with
macronutrient intake. Design: We performed 2-stage genome-wide association (GWA) meta-
analysis of macronutrient intake in populations of European descent. Macronutrients were
assessed by using food-frequency questionnaires and analyzed as percentages of total …