Physiology
Longitudinal changes in energy use, body composition studied in obese women
Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 4th, 2004
They also looked at the relationship between maternal leptin and nutrient metabolism.
According to N.C. Okereke at Case Western Reserve University and colleagues, "Fifteen obese women, eight with NGT and seven with GDM, were evaluated before conception (P), at 12-14 weeks (E), and at 34-36 weeks (L). Energy expenditure and glucose and fat metabolism were measured using indirect calorimetry. Basal hepatic glucose production was measured...
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