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Chronic dieting does not result in a sustained reduction in resting metabolic rate in overweight...

Authors :
McCargar, Linda J.
Sale, Joanna
Source :
Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Nov96, Vol. 96 Issue 11, p1175. 3p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Measures resting energy expenditure (REE) in a group of women with a history of dieting and compares their values to predicted REE. Controlling factors of resting metabolic rate (RMR); Strong positive association between lean body mass and RMR; Indication of a temporary reduction in RMR by chronic dieting.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ENERGY metabolism
*REDUCING diets
*WOMEN'S health
*PHYSIOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00028223
Volume :
96
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9703212689
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8223(96)00301-X
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