Does increased exercise or physical activity alter ad-libitum daily energy intake or macronutrient composition in healthy adults? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The magnitude of the negative energy balance induced by exercise may be reduced due to compensatory increases in energy intake.

Objective

TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION: Does increased exercise or physical activity alter ad-libitum daily energy intake or macronutrient composition in healthy adults?

Data sources

PubMed and Embase were searched (January 1990-January 2013) for studies that presented data on energy and/or macronutrient intake by level of exercise, physical activity or change in response to exercise. Ninety-nine articles (103 studies) were included.

Study eligibility criteria

Primary source articles published in English in peer-reviewed journals. Articles that presented data on energy and/or macronutrient intake by level of exercise or physical

SUBMITTER: Donnelly JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3893086 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature