Article: Measurement of resting energy expenditure in healthy children

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TitleMeasurement of resting energy expenditure in healthy children
AuthorsMellecker, RR1
McManus, AM1
Bogucki, EL1
Issue Date2009
PublisherSage Publications, Inc.. The Journal's web site is located at http://pen.sagepub.com
CitationJournal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition, 2009, v. 33 n. 6, p. 729-730 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0148607109343608
AbstractBACKGROUND: The role that the components of energy expenditure play in the etiology of childhood obesity has highlighted the need for greater accuracy and standardized protocols for the measurement of resting energy expenditure (REE). However, protocols used to assess REE in children are varied, and consensus on a suitable method for measuring REE in children has not been reached. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of measurement time and measurement device (mask or mouthpiece) on REE in healthy children. DESIGN: Following a 12-hour fast and abstinence from exercise, 23 children (age, 7-12 years) completed two 35-minute protocols: one with a face mask and the other with a mouthpiece/noseclip. Energy expenditure was measured continuously via indirect calorimetry, while device acceptability was assessed using a 6-point comfort rating scale. RESULTS: Repeated measures ANOVA indicated that there was no significant difference in REE when measured after 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes of rest compared to 30 minutes for either the mask or mouthpiece/noseclip (REE range, 1371-1460 kcal/d). Examination of the percentage coefficient of varia tion (CV) in energy expenditure for each time period by device showed that the least variation existed after 20 minutes of measurement using the mask (CV 6%). Paired t test analysis indicated significantly less discomfort when wearing the mask compared to the mouthpiece/noseclip. CONCLUSION: It would appear that a 20-minute protocol using a mask may increase compliance and prove to be a more practical protocol for measuring REE in children.
ISSN0148-6071
2011 Impact Factor: 3.285
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.181
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0148607109343608
ISI Accession Number IDWOS:000271393400008
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dc.contributor.authorMellecker, RR
dc.contributor.authorMcManus, AM
dc.contributor.authorBogucki, EL
dc.date.accessioned2010-10-31T11:43:54Z
dc.date.available2010-10-31T11:43:54Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: The role that the components of energy expenditure play in the etiology of childhood obesity has highlighted the need for greater accuracy and standardized protocols for the measurement of resting energy expenditure (REE). However, protocols used to assess REE in children are varied, and consensus on a suitable method for measuring REE in children has not been reached. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of measurement time and measurement device (mask or mouthpiece) on REE in healthy children. DESIGN: Following a 12-hour fast and abstinence from exercise, 23 children (age, 7-12 years) completed two 35-minute protocols: one with a face mask and the other with a mouthpiece/noseclip. Energy expenditure was measured continuously via indirect calorimetry, while device acceptability was assessed using a 6-point comfort rating scale. RESULTS: Repeated measures ANOVA indicated that there was no significant difference in REE when measured after 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes of rest compared to 30 minutes for either the mask or mouthpiece/noseclip (REE range, 1371-1460 kcal/d). Examination of the percentage coefficient of varia tion (CV) in energy expenditure for each time period by device showed that the least variation existed after 20 minutes of measurement using the mask (CV 6%). Paired t test analysis indicated significantly less discomfort when wearing the mask compared to the mouthpiece/noseclip. CONCLUSION: It would appear that a 20-minute protocol using a mask may increase compliance and prove to be a more practical protocol for measuring REE in children.
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dc.identifier.citationJournal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition, 2009, v. 33 n. 6, p. 729-730 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0148607109343608
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0148607109343608
dc.identifier.epage730
dc.identifier.hkuros175203
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000271393400008
dc.identifier.issn0148-6071
2011 Impact Factor: 3.285
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.181
dc.identifier.issue6
dc.identifier.openurl
dc.identifier.pmid19892910
dc.identifier.scopuseid_2-s2.0-70449512100
dc.identifier.spage729
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/125651
dc.identifier.volume33
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSage Publications, Inc.. The Journal's web site is located at http://pen.sagepub.com
dc.publisher.placeUnited States
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
dc.relation.referencesReferences in Scopus
dc.rightsJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Copyright © Sage Publications, Inc..
dc.subject.meshAnalysis of Variance
dc.subject.meshBasal Metabolism
dc.subject.meshCalorimetry, Indirect - instrumentation - methods
dc.subject.meshChild
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshPatient Satisfaction
dc.titleMeasurement of resting energy expenditure in healthy children
dc.typeArticle
Author Affiliations
  1. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia