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 in | Winning strategies (USA) |
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Format | Publication |
Language | English |
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Everett, Wash. (USA)
Audio Productions
1992
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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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Bibliography: | S30 9404500 |