Development and validation of novel equation for prediction of resting energy expenditure in active Saudi athletes.

ABSTRACT: Being the most stable component of energy expenditure, resting metabolic rate (RMR) is usually used in the calculation of energy requirements for athletes. An adequate energy prescription is essential in supporting athlete development. This work aims to develop and validate an equation for calculating energy requirements for Arabic Saudi athletes. This cross-sectional study included 171 active athletes aged 18 to 45 years. The sample was divided into a development group (n = 127) and a validation group (n = 44). Anthropometry, indirect calorimetry, and body composition analysis via bioelectric impedance analysis were performed on all participants. The novel predictive equations were created by using stepwise linear regression analyses. The accuracy of the novel equations was compared with

SUBMITTER: Abulmeaty MMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10754597 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature