Energy efficiency

Discusses weight cycling and energy efficiency, which is the concept that obese people, consuming limited calories and exercising, may still gain weight. The theory is that bodies become efficient, start reducing the expenditure of calories, and as people go through several cycles of weight loss and...

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Published inWinning strategies (USA)
Main Author Wilmore, J.H
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published Everett, Wash. (USA) Audio Productions 1992
Subjects
CIENCIAS MEDICAS
DEPORTES
DIETA TERAPEUTICA
REGIME ALIMENTAIRE THERAPEUTIQUE
SCIENCES MEDICALES
SPORT
VALEUR CALORIQUE
VALOR CALORICO
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Summary:Discusses weight cycling and energy efficiency, which is the concept that obese people, consuming limited calories and exercising, may still gain weight. The theory is that bodies become efficient, start reducing the expenditure of calories, and as people go through several cycles of weight loss and weight regain, their bodies become resistant to further weight loss and try to regain weight quickly. Discusses 3 components that might account for energy efficiency, and concludes that further research is needed to support this theory. Also discusses the concept of optimal body weight in terms of good health, peak performance, and appearance and problems associated with people attempting to reach optimal body weight
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