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Energy balance

Patients with PWS exhibit reduced rates of energy expenditure compared to controls, except for those with the largest body mass and fat-free mass (FFM).

Understanding energy expenditure in PWS can inform dietary and exercise recommendations.

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The nature of the relationship was such that patients with PWS had reduced rates of energy expenditure compared to controls, except for patients with the largest body mass and FFM.
James O. Hill et al. · PubMed · 1990

Why this rating

The study design includes direct measurements of energy expenditure.

Source

RESTING METABOLIC RATE IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME.

James O. Hill et al. · PubMed · 1990

cross-sectional · n=67Cited 31×

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