Using measured resting metabolic rate to derive calorie prescriptions in a behavioral weight loss program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Within behavioral weight loss (BWL) programs, using measured resting metabolic rate (RMR) is a more accurate-yet costlier-alternative to the standard method of assigning calorie prescriptions using baseline weight. This investigation aimed to assess differences between calorie goals prescribed using each method including demographic predictors and associations with weight loss.

Methods

This is an ancillary study to a trial comparing approaches to motivational enhancement in a 6-months BWL program designed for emerging adults age 18-25 (N = 308). RMR was measured at baseline and used to derive calorie prescriptions; standard calorie goals were retrospectively assigned for the purpose of these analyses.

Results

Standard calorie prescriptions were signif

SUBMITTER: Lanoye A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8170564 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature