Research
Metabolic adaptation
Reduced energy expenditure facilitates weight gain in individuals susceptible to obesity.
Weight management strategies should address energy expenditure to prevent weight gain in at-risk individuals.
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Reduced energy expenditure appears to facilitate weight gain in individuals susceptible to obesity.
Why this rating
Supported by studies indicating the relationship between energy expenditure and weight gain.
Source
The Role of Energy Expenditure in Energy Regulation: Findings from a Decade of Research
Edward Saltzman et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2009
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