Calorie Estimation in Adults Differing in Body Weight Class and Weight Loss Status

• Published in: Medicine and science in sports and exercise Vol. 48; no. 3; p. 521
• Main Authors: Brown, Ruth E, Canning, Karissa L, Fung, Michael, Jiandani, Dishay, Riddell, Michael C, Macpherson, Alison K, Kuk, Jennifer L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Adult; Body Weight; Energy Intake; Energy Metabolism; Exercise; Female; Food; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Overweight - psychology; Weight Loss; Young Adult

Ability to accurately estimate calories is important for weight management, yet few studies have investigated whether individuals can accurately estimate calories during exercise or in a meal. The objective of this study was to determine if accuracy of estimation of moderate or vigorous exercise ene...