Open AccessAdjustments in energy expenditure and substrate utilization during late pregnancy and lactation
Author(s) -
Nancy F. Butte,
Judy M. Hopkinson,
Nitesh R. Mehta,
Jon Moon,
E. O’Brian Smith
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/69.2.299
Subject(s) - endocrinology , respiratory quotient , medicine , lactation , pregnancy , basal metabolic rate , resting energy expenditure , postpartum period , hormone , biology , chemistry , energy expenditure , genetics
Metabolic adjustments occur during pregnancy and lactation to support fetal growth and milk synthesis; however, the effect of body composition and hormonal milieu on these changes is poorly understood.
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