Open AccessObesity in Children: Recent Advances in Energy Metabolism and Body Composition
Author(s) -
Goran Michael I.,
Figuewa Reinaldo,
McGloin Aileen,
Nguyen Von,
Treuth Margarita S.,
Nagy Tim R.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
obesity research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1550-8528
pISSN - 1071-7323
DOI - 10.1002/j.1550-8528.1995.tb00150.x
Subject(s) - obesity , doubly labeled water , energy expenditure , energy metabolism , bioelectrical impedance analysis , medicine , resting energy expenditure , composition (language) , fat mass , childhood obesity , population , gerontology , environmental health , body mass index , endocrinology , overweight , linguistics , philosophy
In this paper we review recent advances in energy metabolism and body composition studies in pre‐pubescent children and the relationship to childhood obesity. Our review on energy expenditure focusses on studies of total energy expenditure using doubly labeled water, the role of energy expenditure in the development of obesity, and the determinants of resting energy expenditure in children. The relatively few studies that have examined the regulation of energy and macronutrient intake in children are also reviewed. In terms of body composition, we focus on recent methodological studies that have developed existing techniques for application to the pediatric population, including dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical resistance. Lastly, we review existing information relating to measurement and alteration of body fat distribution in children.