July 1994 PMID 7918325

Energy metabolism in free-living, 'large-eating' and 'small-eating' women: studies using 2H2(18)O.

D Clark, F Tomas, R T Withers, C Chandler, M Brinkman, J Phillips, M Berry, F J Ballard, P Nestel

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What people are saying

Participants express strong interest in how the study challenges assumptions about metabolic efficiency, with comments highlighting the significance of findings like the disconnect between self-reported intake and actual expenditure. The tone reflects a thoughtful engagement that recognizes the study's potential to inform broader scientific and health contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study provides valuable insights into energy expenditure and self-reporting accuracy, as evidenced by phrases like 'really interesting' and 'important findings.'

InterestHigh interest

Comments show high curiosity and engagement with the methodology and implications, indicating strong interest in the research topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several responses delve into methodological details and potential applications, demonstrating meaningful engagement beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the findings could influence future research and public understanding of metabolism, but the overall tone indicates a moderate level of perceived immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study used the doubly labeled water technique to measure actual energy expenditure in large- and small-eating women, finding that self-reported intakes and expenditures often did not align with sustainable weight, indicating possible inaccuracies in self-reporting.
  • Energy expenditure measurements closely matched those from activity diaries, but self-reported food intake significantly undervalued actual intake, especially in large eaters, leading to weight loss when intake was artificially maintained.
  • The results do not support the idea that some women are metabolically efficient, as women maintaining their weight did not show evidence of unusually high energy efficiency in the observed community.]

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Jeremy Ethier
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@JeremyEthier95 · X

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