Longitudinal analysis of resting energy expenditure and body mass composition in physically active children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Monitoring body composition and changes in energy expenditure during maturation and growth is significant, as many components can influence body structure in adulthood. In the case of young players, when these changes can influence their strength and power, it seems to be equally important. Our aim was to examine whether resting energy expenditure (REE) and body composition would change after 10 months from baseline in physically active children and adolescents.

Methods

We obtained data from 80 children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years at two measurement points: the baseline in September 2018 and after 10 months in July 2019. The study was carried out using a calorimeter (Fitmate MED, Cosmed, Rome, Italy), a device used to assess body composition using by the el

SUBMITTER: Luszczki E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9088021 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature