High energy expenditure is not protective against increased adiposity in children

• Published in: Pediatric obesity Vol. 11; no. 6; pp. 528 - 534
• Main Authors: Zinkel, S. R. J., Berkowitz, R. I., Stunkard, A. J., Stallings, V. A., Faith, M., Thomas, D, Schoeller, D. A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2016; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Adiposity - physiology; Anthropometry; Body Composition; Child; Child, Preschool; children; Childrens health; dietary energy; energy expenditure; Energy Metabolism - physiology; Exercise; Female; growth; Health risk assessment; Humans; Infant; Male; Obesity; Pediatric Obesity - physiopathology; Pediatrics; Pregnancy; Weight Gain - physiology; body composition; growth; energy expenditure; children; dietary energy; obesity

Summary Background Low levels of energy expenditure (TEE) may contribute to excess weight during childhood, but limited longitudinal data exist. Objectives This is to test whether low TEE during the first 6 years of life could predict excess weight status at 8 years. Methods Total energy expenditure...