Resting energy expenditure of a diverse group of South African men and women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In South Africa, overweight/obesity is a public health concern, disproportionally affecting Black females. A contributory role of a lower resting energy expenditure (REE) is suggested for African Americans. The present study assessed the REE of Black and White South African adults aiming to better understand the underlying predictors to overweight/obesity and transform this into locally appropriate recommendations.

Methods

In 328 (63% female; 39% Black) healthy South African adults, REE was measured with indirect calorimetry and body composition with multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis. The REE was estimated with 30 sets of published equations. Black-White differences in REE, as measured and adjusted (analysis of covariance), were determined with quant

SUBMITTER: Pretorius A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9790416 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature