An agent capable of decreasing the activity of NKX6.3 for use in (i) reducing fat accumulation and/or (ii) preserving or increasing fat free mass in a subject. A method for predicting the degree of reduction in fat accumulation by applying one or more dietary interventions to a subject and/or predicting the degree of preservation or increase in fat free mass by applying one or more dietary interventions is also provided.
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