Fig. 6.
Structural equation model diagram with standardised estimates for total effects of genetic, socio-demographic and psychological parameters and diet on metabolic syndrome among adults with obesity. Abbreviations: CART, cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript; GI, glycemic index; GL, glycemic load; SES, socio-economic status; MetS, metabolic syndrome; PA, Physical activity; Appe, appetite. *All path coefficients are standardized. Red arrows mean p.value ≤0.05. £Total effect is defined as the sum of direct and indirect effects