Measurement of resting energy expenditure in infants

Julie E Bines; Helen Truby

Measurement of resting energy expenditure in infants

Julie E Bines
, Helen Truby

Nutrition Dietetics & Food

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Abstract

Objective: The method for measurement of basal metabolic rate (BMR) using indirect calorimetry in adults is well established but is impractical in infants. Methods: In this prospective study energy expenditure was measured using indirect calorimetry in 14 infants when sleeping and when lying quietly awake.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	380 - 383
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume	40
Issue number	7
Publication status	Published - 2004

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