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Physical Activity
Impacts of vigorous and non-vigorous activity on energy expenditure reviewed
November 24th, 2003
Researchers have reviewed the impacts of vigorous and non-vigorous activity on daily energy expenditure in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. "Activity intensity is a potential determinant of activity-induced energy expenditure. Tri-axial accelerometery is the most objective measurement technique for the assessment of activity intensity, in combination with doubly-labeled water for the measurement of energy expenditure under free-living conditions. Data on the effects of subject characteristics, including body size and age, and exercise training on the relationship between activity intensity and daily energy expenditure are reviewed,"...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2003-11-24)
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