K Melzer et al (2009 ) Pregnancy-related changes in activity energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate in Switzerland . European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 63, 1185–1191. This study looked at resting metabolic rate , activity energy expenditure, total energy expenditure and physical activity pattern, that is, duration and intensity (in metabolic equivalents, METs) of activities…
Read moreThe influence of different types of exercise on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases has rarely been investigated. The aim of a study by Pitsavos et al in the QJM 2009 was to evaluate the effect of adding resistance exercise to aerobic activities on lipid-lipoprotein profile, in a representative sample of men and women from the…
Read moreMustelin et al 2009 Physical activity reduces the influence of genetic effects on BMI and waist circumference: a study in young adult twins. International Journal of Obesity 33, 29–36; Obesity and exercise are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. However, whether obesity and physical inactivity share the same genetic versus environmental etiology has not been…
Read moreThere were an important series of papers on energy in Proceedings of the Nutrtion Society in 2003.The first by Westerterp discussed the Impacts of vigorous and non-vigorous activity on daily energy expenditure 2003 Proceedings of the Nutrition Society vol 62, 651-661Activity intensity is a potential determinant of activity-induced energy expenditure. Tri-axial accelerometery is the most…
Read moreThis is a somewhat older review but still very relevant published by Reilly and McDowell in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society in 2003. The emergence of the childhood obesity epidemic, was not apparent in the UK until 1999. Interventions for prevention and treatment of childhood obesity typically target increases in physical activity and. more…
Read moreBailey and Brook-Wavell have written an interesting review on exercise and bone mineral density in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Physical activity is a major physiological method for increasing and maintaining bone mineral density and geometry. With an important role in maintaining peak bone mass and strength, and reducing the risk of future osteoporotic…
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